Croquet in the Lou

Join us for a wonderful afternoon in Tower Grove Park on October 5, 2024, for a FUNdraiser supporting the Field House Museum. This unique event provides instrumental support in continuing the Field House Museum’s mission, helping us create dynamic programs and exhibitions, and maintaining the integrity of the National Landmark Field family home.

The game of croquet was first referenced in print in London in 1856 but is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. Rules include hitting a wooden ball with a mallet through a hoop or “wicket.” Eugene Field was undoubtedly familiar with the game (and its reputation for being intensely competitive) as he mentions croquet in The Tribune Primer:

The Game of Croquet

Here we have a game of croquet.
Henry has just Hit Nellie with a mallet, and Nellie is calling Henry naughty Names.
Their mother is not much of a Croquet player, but in a minute she will Come out and Beat them Both.

Thank you to this Year’s Sponsors!

Croquet Shot Sponsor

Marianne & Peter Gleich
Karen L. Klohr

Roquet Sponsor

Dr. Brian A. Ragen

Break Sponsor

Mrs. Joseph F. Gleason
Pauline Keinath

Rush Shot Sponsor

Favazza’s Restaurant on the Hill
Christy Franchot James
Joe & Linda Maloney
Caira Starnes
Wollenberg Building Conservation

Thank you to our donors

Ann Bergman
Ann Corrigan
Barbara Hemphill
Linda J. McKay
Sally Smith

Become a Sponsor of
Croquet in the Lou!

Join in on the fun at Tower Grove Park for Croquet in the Lou – a FUNdraising event for the Field House Museum.

Becoming a sponsor of Croquet in the Lou not only helps the Field House Museum’s mission but also gives you and your organization a chance to further your impact on the St. Louis Community! Funds from our event will fund restoration work to the National Landmark Field family home and create new programs and exhibits for the Museum.

Contact Stephanie Bliss at 314-431-4689 or submit the Sponsorship form to s.bliss@fieldhousemuseum.org to join in the fun!

Croquet Sponsorship Brochure 2024  Croquet Sponsorship Form 2024

Croquet in the Lou 2022

Thank you to everyone who made Croquet in the Lou a success! We had an amazing day in Tower Grove Park playing a friendly croquet tournament. Special guests Jodie Fusz Rugart, the #1 USA Women’s Croquet Champion, and her husband, championship-level player Conrad Rugart joined the tournament to give tips and pointers to players.

The Field House Museum would like to thank the following Croquet in the Lou 2022 Sponsors:

Croquet Shot Sponsor

Marianne & Peter Gleich
Karen Klohr

Break Sponsor

Favazza’s Restaurant on the Hill
Mrs. Joseph F. Gleason

Rush Shot Sponsor

Eleanor & T.J. Mullin
Wollenberg Building Conservation

Croquet in the Lou 2022 Honorary Chairs

Thank you to the following supporters of
Croquet in the Lou

Mrs. Pauline Keinath
Dan & Sue Reiter