Craig Fehrman

When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned from their long journey, in 1806, they brought an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. There was truth in those descriptions. But there was also distortion. A gripping narrative that draws on new documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives, historian Craig Fehrman's "This Vast Enterprise" offers a fresh and more accurate account of one of the most important episodes in American history, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch

H. W. Brands

From historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands comes an inspiring portrait of George Washington that examines his unrivaled leadership in the birth of America. From his early military career to his leadership during the American Revolution and reluctant return to public service as the first president of the United States, “American Patriarch” is a masterful portrait of Washington as the unrivaled leader of his times.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch

Battle of St. Louis

Gateway Arch National Park

Special Event

• May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

• Free

Rangers and living history volunteers will tell the story of the British led attack on
St. Louis on May 26, 1780.