Friends of Father Dickson Cemetery

05/27/2026

FYI Only! Homer G Phillips Hospital!!

05/26/2026

FYI Only! Crestwood Board of ALDERMEN Meeting!

🏛 The Board of Aldermen will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Crestwood Government Center. Meetings are open to the public, and time is reserved on the agenda for public comments.

🚨 Presentations, Communications & Appointments
• Resignation of Ward 2 Alderman Michael Balles
• Sewer Lateral Program report

📢 Public Hearing
• 5-Year Public Hearing for the Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Plan/Project
• Conditional Use Permit for Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 9222 Watson Road
• Conditional Use Permit for Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru restaurant at 9838 Watson Road

📋 Consent Agenda
• Appointment of Daniel Cook to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Fire Marshal consulting services agreement
• Health, dental and vision insurance renewal for FY 2026-27
• Final record plat approval for 9838 Watson Road
• Additional resolutions and ordinances related to City operations

🆕 New Business
• Strategic Plan discussion on revising the City purchasing policy
• Strategic Plan discussion on the Whitecliff Loop Trail

📄 Full agenda: https://tinyurl.com/459a2kkx

05/25/2026

Join the Father Dickson Cemetery Foundation and our fellow history organizations from across the region at Jefferson Barracks Park on June 6th for the St. Louis Area History Showcase: A Celebration of America 250!

Come explore the rich and diverse stories, people, and places that shaped the St. Louis area through living history demonstrations, local historians, hands-on activities, authors, live music, food, and more.

This free community event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local history and celebrate the enduring legacy of our area and nation. We hope to see you there!


For more information, visit:
https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/st-louis-area-history-showcase/
https://stlregionalhistory.org/the-history-showcase-america-250/

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who dedicated their lives in service to our country.

The Father Dickson Cemetery Foundation is reminded that remembrance is more than reflection, it is a responsibility. Did you know the cemetery is the final resting place of individuals who served our country from the Civil War to the 1970’s? We not only honor their legacies and the memories of all who sacrificed for freedom, but also recognize the generations whose stories continue to shape our community and nation. This Memorial Day, may we carry forward their courage, service, and enduring spirit.

Take a moment today or any day to visit, reflect, and be inspired by the history and cultural significance of Father Dickson Cemetery.

04/25/2026

FYI Only! Ray Hartmann

03/14/2026

FYI Only! Madam C.J. Walker

Before she was Madam C. J. Walker, she was Sarah Breedlove, a struggling laundry worker living in Mill Creek.

Her fortunes changed when she began working for Annie Malone – one of the country’s first Black female millionaires – as a Poro beauty product agent in 1903.

Two years later, she moved to Denver and developed her own business based on a formula for hair-and-scalp treatment for Black women that she said came to her in a dream; although some claimed it came to her from Malone.

While in St. Louis, Walker – like Malone – was an active member of St. Paul AME Church.

Be sure to join us Thursday, March 26 for a special documentary screening of “Remembering Mill Creek: When We Were There.” Following the film, hear from its creator, director, and other Mill Creek community members as they reflect on the neighborhood’s vibrant culture and intergenerational legacy.

Click the link for more information: https://bit.ly/4b7SDl4

“Mill Creek: Black Metropolis” is presented by the James S. McDonnell Foundation with additional support provided by Bank of America.

03/02/2026

FYI Only! Repost: Kristin Zapalac!!

Celebrate the life of Kristin Zapalac, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL MORTUARY.

01/19/2026

FYI Only! Spotlight History!!

In November of 1960, more than 2,000 people crowded into St. Louis's United Hebrew Temple to hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his “The Future of Integration” speech before the Liberal Forum of the Jewish Community Centers Association.

His impactful speech took place at the United Hebrew Congregation Temple on Skinker Boulevard, now home to the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center.

Learn more about his visit in this History Spotlight: https://bit.ly/4atN7ZX

Then join us on Monday, January 19 to for our MLK Community Celebration from 10am-4pm 📣

History Spotlight is a collaboration between the Missouri Historical Society and ‪‪Higher Education Channel TV (HEC-TV) to highlight the people, places, and events that have helped shape St. Louis's rich past.

01/09/2026

FYI Only! MLK Community Celebration!!

Honor the life, legacy, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us!

🎶 Jan. 16: Experience an inspiring concert featuring musicians from SLSO that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and highlights themes of unity and social justice.

🏛️ Jan. 16-17: During this month's History Exploration Days, explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights movements in St. Louis and across the nation.

📣 Jan. 19: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join us for youth activism workshops, interactive storytelling, an all-ages yoga class, and more!

🎟️ Admission is free | Find the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/3GvVtkz

01/09/2026

FYI Only! Wiley Price retiring!!

If pictures tell a thousand words, then about three volumes of encyclopedias surrounded Wiley Price as he packed up his office at The St. Louis American on Friday. His retirement on Dec. 31 after more than four decades of service as the staff photojournalist — and for many, the face of The St. Lou...