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St. Louis Regional history comes alive in this joint production by KDHX and the Missouri Historical Society. Stories of our past are connected with the present in these well researched and entertaining short presentations about the people, places, and events that have shaped who we are and who we are becoming. 

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Wheel Fever

Jun 12, 2023

Riding a bicycle is fun. We take it a bit for granted these days, but early in he history of bike riding, it was a sensation. It was also something more. It was a way for women to free themselves from the confines of the oppressive restrains of fashion. Beyond that it was a doorway to personal independence, friendships,...

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Alice Topp-Lee

Feb 10, 2023

In this episode, Adam MacPhàrlain, Curator of Clothing and Textiles at the Missouri Historical Society details the career of a woman who was key in the fashion industry in the St, Louis area. Just press play to hear the whole story.

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