On The Edges of Empire; Women in Colonial St. Louis
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Presenter
Amanda Clark, Public Historian of St. Louis History, Colonial to Present
Date & Time
May 1, 2024 7:30 pm Eastern
Category
Colonial & Revolutionary America, History of the American West, Women's History
Description
On The Edges of Empire; Women in Colonial St. Louis
St. Louis was born as a French fur trading post soon to be ruled by the Spanish and indebted to multiple indigenous groups. Staring down the Americans across the river, the small trading post turned village would become a mix of French culture, Spanish rule, and American influence. Join Amanda Clark, Public Historian of St. Louis History, Colonial to Present, to learn about how the women of colonial St. Louis found their fates tied to these three flags of empire.