Old Jamestown Association

Old Jamestown Association Old Jamestown Association members research and share the area’s history, geological features, events, landmarks, and population. Louis.

To see all photos, click on the "Highlights" link below (center) and choose Posts by Others. The Old Jamestown Area is bounded by natural streams on the north and south. The Missouri River was the route of the Lewis and Clark expedition and Coldwater Creek was a clear, free flowing stream used by the early Native Americans. The roads bounding the east and west begin in the City of St. Louis and ex

tend from the Halls Ferry Circle to the Missouri River. They were used by early settlers to transport farm produce and merchandise to and from St.

06/13/2026
01/27/2026

Step Back in Time at the 35th Annual War of 1812 in the West Symposium! 🎖️

Join us March 14–15, 2026 at the historic General Daniel Bissell House for a FREE two-day event exploring the fascinating stories of the War of 1812 on the western frontier.

Hear from nine renowned local and national historians as they bring history to life with topics like:
🎶 Music of the era
🍲 Feeding the military
🏰 Rebuilding forts
…and so much more!

Featured Presentations Include:

Saturday:
Myers Brown – Tennessee’s Extant War of 1812 Uniforms
Sally Bennett – The Indians at Fort Dearborn
Doug Harding – Lucas Battery
David Bennett – Battles of Fort Madison
Richard Barbuto – The Battle of New Orleans
Tom Hoff – The Battle of Lyon’s Creeks

Sunday:
Michael Harris – The Boonslick Road During the War of 1812
Paul Rosewitz – All Painted Red with Vermillion: The Potawatomi in the War of 1812
Mike Symanski – The Left-Handed War and the Right of the Mississippi

📍 Location: General Daniel Bissell House, 10225 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63137
✅ No registration required. FREE to the public!
📧 For more info: [email protected]

This event is hosted by St. Louis County Parks and Recreation and the 1st United States Infantry Regiment.

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