America 250

America 250 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In recognition of this milestone, the Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, historical periods, and cultural moments. For more information about events in the area, you can find them at america250stcharlescounty.com.

America 250 Events

See more in the Events Calendar

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

The show will be filled with baseball-themed magic tricks, and it will explore the life and accomplishments of baseball pitcher Satchel Paige.

February 9 - 13
At various branches

multiple pictures of well known black Americans throughout history

Trivia: Black History Month

Test your knowledge on all things Black history. You'll be quizzed on categories such as books, movies, history, and much more!

Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Ten soldiers of the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment

The First Kansas Colored Infantry and the Battle of Island Mound

Learn about the first black soldiers to see combat, right here in Missouri at the Battle of Island Mound in October 1862.

Saturday, February 21 at 2 pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch

"Big Medicine" York Documentary title screen

"Big Medicine" York Documentary Screening and Lecture

Enjoy a screening of "Big Medicine: York Outdoors," a compelling 35-minute film that reclaims and elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Thursday, February 26 at 6 pm
Spencer Road Branch

Coming Soon America 250 Reading Challenge

America 250 Lecture Series

This series is in partnership with St. Charles County Historical Society.

Left: Painting depicting the Revolutionary War with a Black man among White soldiers. Right: bookcover Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

Free & Enslaved Black People in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War

Learn about the roles of free and enslaved Black individuals in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War.

Saturday, February 14 at 10 am
Spencer Road Branch

Diorama of Fort Boonesborough, KY depicting woman such as Martha Bryan Boone and her role in the Revolutionary War

Women in the American Revolutionary War

Hear stories about ordinary women who did extraordinary things during the Revolutionary War and the impact these women had on the revolutionary effort.

Saturday, March 14 at 10 am
Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Painting depicting a battle scene with Native American's leading a charge against settlers

The British Attack Against St. Louis During the American Revolutionary War

Discover the history of the British-led attack against St. Louis.

Saturday, May 9 at 10 am
Kisker Road Branch

The United States Flag, More than a Symbol; June 14th, More than Flag Day

Take a look at the history of the U.S. flag. Learn how its design evolved, the origins of the Flag Act of 1777, proper flag etiquette, common myths, and why June 14th matters.

Saturday, June 13 at 10 am
Spencer Road Branch