Today July 24th is Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 212th birthday. To celebrate his birthday admission is free for all visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Here are the details:
Take a tour of Tower Grove House, Shaw’s original country estate, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stroll through the Lichtenstein Victorian District to see the bountiful summer blooms of the Kresko Victorian Garden, wind through the Kaeser Maze and visit Shaw’s mausoleum. Stop by the Children’s Garden to experience “A Missouri Adventure” in a 19th century prairie village.
In celebration of Henry Shaw’s birthday, visitors can experience a special treat – an exclusive peek inside the historic Museum Building. Docents will be on hand to answer questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 24. Opened in 1859, the Museum Building originally housed the Garden’s mounted herbarium plant specimens and library, and is normally closed to the public.
Garden docents will also be stationed throughout the Victorian District and Tower Grove House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to engage visitors and share insights about the displays and gardens. Visitors to the Tower Grove House will also be invited to share a birthday wish with Henry Shaw on a giant birthday card!
If you’re still looking for ways to fill up the calendar this summer check out the St. Louis Staycation Guide!
Follow along with all of the Coupons, Freebies and Deals by Subscribing to STL Mommy’s once daily e-mail or following along on Facebook!