Episodios

  • From St. Louis to Cooperstown

    From St. Louis to Cooperstown
    May 4 2025
    This week, local sports historian and author Ed Wheatley is in to talk about his latest book, "From St. Louis to Cooperstown: Legends Born and Made in the Gateway City." You won't believe some of the connections that Hall-of-Famers have to St. Louis...including the Browns and the Negro League players. Ed has some great stories.
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    37 m
  • History of The Old Courthouse

    History of The Old Courthouse
    Apr 25 2025
    Did you know that the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis is part of the Gateway Arch National Park? It is! Built in the 1800s, it has been the site of several important cases, including Dred Scott. The Old Courthouse has undergone a major renovation, and will reopen to the public to great fanfare on May 3. Join Sue, Jeremy Sweat, Superintendent of Gateway Arch National Park, and Ryan McClure, Executive Director Gateway Arch Park Foundation as they discuss the history of the building and how it will be post-renovation.
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    39 m
  • THE HISTORY OF ELIZABETH KECKLEY

    THE HISTORY OF ELIZABETH KECKLEY
    Apr 20 2025
    This week, we hear the amazing story of Elizabeth Keckley. She was born in Virginia as an enslaved person and endured an incredible amount of hardship, but was able to buy her freedom in St. Louis, and went on to become a friend of and seamstress for none other than Mary Todd Lincoln when her husband was President of the United States. Cicely Hunter, Public Historian from the African American History Initiative takes us through the life of Keckley and her undying spirit.
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    39 m
  • HISTORY OF THE SKOURAS BROTHERS

    HISTORY OF THE SKOURAS BROTHERS
    Apr 13 2025
    Have you ever heard of the Skouras brothers? They were 3 brothers from Greece who settled in St. Louis, worked as busboys, saved money, and became movie and theater magnates in New York and California. It's an incredible rags-to-riches story, and Dr. Mike Tsichlis joins Sue to tell their story.
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    38 m
  • The History of St. Louis Hills

    The History of St. Louis Hills
    Apr 6 2025
    38 m
  • The History of the St. Louis Fire Department

    The History of the St. Louis Fire Department
    Mar 23 2025
    39 m
  • History of Imo's Pizza

    History of Imo's Pizza
    Mar 16 2025
    38 m
  • History of Scott Joplin

    History of Scott Joplin
    Mar 8 2025
    This week, John Hancock from Hancock and Kelly on KMOX joins Sue to talk about the history of Scott Joplin and his wonderful music. Joplin wasn't born in St. Louis, but he lived here for several years, during which time he wrote, "The Entertainer." Joplin was a musical genius, and you can still visit the Scott Joplin House at 2658 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis....find out how John Hancock played a role in saving that house! Hear the story and music of Scott Joplin...this week on History of the Lou with Sue.
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    39 m
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