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

portrait of Jean Lafitte a famous american pirate

Famous American Pirates

Discover the history of piracy on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and learn about famous Pirate hideouts of the Mississippi Valley such as Tower Rock, Stack Island, and Cave-in-Rock!

Sunday, September 13 at 2 pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Amelia Earhart sitting on top of her plane

The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart

In this series, we will take a deep dive into the archives and explore key events, historical mysteries, and traditional folktales that have shaped the world we live in today.

Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm
Kisker Road Branch

image of the statue of liberty with words saying American Citizenship

Trivia: American Citizenship

We will quiz you with fifty questions all about the USA. Bring your smartphone to play along, but the clock is ticking! The quickest to answer correctly will win the ultimate grand prize!

Thursday, September 24 at 6 pm
Spencer Road Branch

Family Bingo: America 250

Join us for a fun time of family bingo, with a patriotic twist. Wear your red, white, and blue and bring your history knowledge. We'll have some fun historical trivia between rounds.

Wednesday, September 30 at 6 pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Coming Soon America 250 Reading Challenge

America 250 Lecture Series

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

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

The top of the US Constitution beginning with We The People

The U.S. Constitution, an Overview

As part of our America 250 celebration, join us as we explore the structure and history behind the U.S. Constitution, with the hope of encouraging further study and appreciation of this significant document.

Saturday, August 8 at 10 am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch

The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses

This will be a summary of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, covering what they encompass, how and why they were created, and their pros and cons.

Saturday, September 12 at 10 am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch