Hours
Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday Noon to 4pm
The museum is closed on all major holidays.
Admission
Adults: $10.00
AAA Members: $9.00
Children 7 - 16: $5.00
Children 6 & under: FREE
Author Talk: True Crime, Disasters, and Police Tales of Old St. Louis
634 S Broadway
St. Louis
MO 63102
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM for a thrilling Author Talk with Ken Zimmerman Jr. as he delves into the dark and dramatic history of St. Louis crime and law enforcement. Based on several of his books, including True Crime, Disasters, and Police Tales of Old St. Louis, Zimmerman’s presentation recounts some of the city’s most shocking events from 1860 to 1909—when St. Louis stood as the largest city west of the Mississippi River.
Buildings are just bricks, wood, and mortar without the stories surrounding these structures. Zimmerman will tell the stories of many of St. Louis’ most recognizable buildings, expanding on the city’s connection to and history of true crime.
This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
About the Speaker:
Ken Zimmerman Jr. is the author of twenty two non-fiction books on combat sports and St. Louis history including Sherlock Holmes of St. Louis and True Crime, Natural Disasters, and Police Tales of Old St. Louis. Ken fell in love with St. Louis history listening to his grandparents, Gilbert and Alvina Ellis, talk about Old St. Louis. In addition to his interest in combat sports history, Ken holds rank in three martial arts including a 4th Degree black belt in Taekwondo.
