Jefferson Barracks Park

Jefferson Barracks Park Weddings

Jefferson Barracks Park was a U.S. Army post from 1826 to 1946. The museum buildings were part of the ordnance section built in the 1850s. Exhibits, educational programs and special events are presented.

Today Jefferson Barracks Park is a beautiful St Louis County Park in which many events, concerts and even weddings ceremonies are held.  Jefferson Barracks Park has been growing in popularity, mainly due to the new improvements and community support.  River City Casino has been a big help in many of the parks ongoing projects.

Laborer’s House Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(100 maximum; electric available)

The garden area is behind the Laborer’s House. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

Museum Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(500 maximum; electric available)

A large hard surfaced patio at the Powder Magazine Museum overlooking the Mississippi River. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

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Jefferson Barracks Park History

Jefferson Barracks was established as a military post in 1826 when it was determined that Fort Bellefontaine was considered to be unhealthy and unsatisfactory as a military post. The town of Carondelet, anxious to attract business, offered the town common fields to the military. On October 23, 1826, the war department declared the post to be named JeffersonJefferson Barracks park Barracks in honor of President Thomas Jefferson who died six days prior to the founding of the post. The location of Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis and on the Mississippi River proved to be an excellent site for a permanent military post.

Few military installations have been as important to the United States as Jefferson Barracks. Men from the post have served in every major war. The entire history of Jefferson Barracks is displayed at the Powder Magazine Museum.

During the Mexican War, Jefferson Barracks was a major distribution point for men and materials destined for the West. The post also served as a major training, deployment and medical center during the Civil War. During WWI and WWII it was used primarily as an induction and training center for soldiers entering the army in preparation for active duty.

The post was deactivated in 1946, although a military presence has been maintained on a section of the post by the State of Missouri for the Missouri Air National Guard and the Missouri Army National Guard to this day. Beginning in 1950, the Federal Government conveyed a tract of land to St. Louis County to operate as a historical park. That is the primary mission of Jefferson Barracks. In 1971 Jefferson Barracks County Park, the adjacent active military base, and several other adjoining land parcels were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

All the buildings owned by the County in this district are considered to be historically significant.

The County added 233 acres to the park in 1960, using, in part, funds from a 1954 bond issue for landfill sites. The south central section of the park was leased to a series of private companies to operate as a landfill, and eventually about 72 acres was used for this purpose until 1971. The resulting methane and other gases have remained a continuing problem for the park. The 1986 Bond Issue called for the development of a Veterans Memorial at Jefferson Barracks that was completed in 1990 as designed by Team Four Architects. This is manifested in the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater that hosts historical programs, concerts and many other activities.

A volunteer support group for the park, the Friends of Jefferson Barracks, was organized about 1983, and they operate the gift shop and concessions to raise money for park activities. The Friends also began publication in 1993 of a quarterly newsletter, called the Jefferson Barracks Gazette. They aided in the restoration of the 1878 Ordnance Barn, which had been reduced to its stone basement by the Army in 1946, for use as the Jefferson Barracks Visitor’s Center. From 2000 to 2003 the frame superstructure was reconstructed to serve as an education center and community facility, a longtime goal of the Friends. It was financed by a wide array of county, state and federal sources, including the National Recreation Trail Program and the Economic Development Initiative Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as from the Friends.

In 1995, the 3-mile Dennis Schick Trail was built with grant funds from the National Recreation Trail Program and L&WCF. Jefferson Barracks Park has now become a Land & Water park and is subject to Section 6(f) restrictions.

Jefferson Barracks is the most heavily programmed park in the county system including Living History programs, Civil War and World War II reenactments, concerts, cross country and benefit runs, and many other activities. The park offers reservable shelter and picnic sites, trails, wedding sites, a disc golf course and an archery range as well as multiple athletic fields. The museums operated by St. Louis County include the Laborer’s House and Ordnance Stable, both built in 1851. These are among the oldest extant structures of Jefferson Barracks. The Laborers House currently exhibits how the building may have appeared when an officer and his family lived there in the 1870s. Behind the Laborers House is an attractive garden maintained by volunteers and is used for historic programs and weddings. The Ordnance Room was also built in 1851. It features rotating exhibitions on the history of this site and the United States military. The Powder Magazine Museum was built in 1857 and is the only museum that tells the story of the history of Jefferson Barracks. In addition to the museum buildings operated by the County, visitors will find the Missouri Civil War Museum, as well as, several new museums that are in the works such as the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum, the POW-MIA Museum and the Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Depot Museum.

The Pavilion at Lemay is a 42,000 square foot recreation center located inside Jefferson Barracks Park. It features and indoor track, fitness area, multi-purpose gymnasium, meeting rooms and a child care area. It’s attractive pool includes a lazy river and attracts numerous visitors in the swimming season.

Jefferson Barracks Park is included in the Mississippi River Greenway.

Garden Wedding

Garden Weddings –

Wanting a Garden Wedding in St Louis or St Charles Missouri ?

Garden Wedding – Beautiful occasions call for beautiful surroundings; that’s why Gardens & Weddings have gone together for generations.   Gardens weddings are among some of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies.  Imagine your wedding ceremony is lush and beautiful natural surroundings.   Natures beauty, will many times make the best landscape for a wedding ceremony.

 In many ways a garden wedding is the very definition of a fairy-tale wedding— it is a mix of earthly delights, sunny day, and lots of romance.   But like all good fairy tales, there’s a catch before you get your prince:   Mother Nature.  She can be a bear.  A garden wedding will require a lot of foresight, but with planning, your day can truly be a treasured day to remember. 

A Garden Wedding can take place in many fashions and locations, such as a backyard or  home, a park, near a museum, or nature reserve, Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Jewel Box, the Butterfly House, the Conservatory in St Charles, a Winery and many more….

St Louis offers many choices for having your perfect day……

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St Louis Weddings

St Louis Weddings

St Louis Weddings are the Best.  When it comes to having a wedding ceremony, St Louis has a lot to offer.   Our Beautiful Parks, Wedding Venues, Skyline and Climate.  When planning a St Louis Wedding ceremony there are many things to consider.   Do I want to have a small St Louis Wedding?

St Louis WeddingSmall St. Louis Weddings – Do you want to Elope?  But don’t know where.  Maybe a Park, Hotel or Restaurant where you had your First Date.  Maybe you are just  wanting something short, sweet and personal, with just the two of you, and maybe one or two close personal friends….  or maybe just go to the courthouse?    Or…  Better yet….  St louis Wedding Chapel  314-472-5017

Big St Louis Weddings – Do you want to have a large  Family and  lot of Friends and want a large St Louis wedding ?   Should you choose to have wedding ceremony outdoors, in a garden,  a park or on a rooftop or in a stadium?   But what if it rains or the weather don’t go your way?  Or maybe you should have a  traditional wedding ceremony in a church or chapel.  The truth is St. Louis has many beautiful places and venues to choose from to make your St Louis wedding ceremony truly the wedding of your dreams.

There are many ways to plan a St Louis Wedding ceremony.   Some Couples choose to hire a wedding coordinator, have a parent, family member or friend help in the planning process.  Many read Books and bridal magazines and search the internet and even seek guidance from their minister.   We believe planning a wedding should be easy, stress-free, and fun!  Couples picture their wedding day in many different ways, Many girls have been dreaming of their wedding day from when they were just a little girl.  There are many imaginative ways to have a St Louis wedding including having a Fairytale Wedding or a Themed Wedding.   Maybe you like to have your St Louis wedding at Busch Stadium, City Museum, Union Station,  on a River Boat, a Rooftop, Top of the Arch, a Plantation House, Lemp Mansion,Ballpark wedding in a Barn, a Winery, and the list goes on…..

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Piper Palm House | Tower Grove Park | Park Wedding

Piper Palm House | Wedding Ceremony

Need a Wedding Officiant for a Piper Palm House Wedding?

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Piper Palm House – When having a Wedding at the Piper Palm House, whether you want a garden wedding outdoors or a beautiful wedding ceremony in Piper Palm House Conservatory.   Rev Sark Elking of St Louis Wedding Chapel can assist you in having the wedding ceremony of your dreams – Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park, St Louis.

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PIPER PALM HOUSE
4256 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

314-771-4410

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When looking for a Wedding Officiant or Minister it is important to find and experienced and helpful professional who can make your wedding day go as smooth and stress free as possible.  We have done a great many weddings at the Piper Palm House  in Tower Grove Park over the years, & the Piper Palm House is one of our favorite venues.

So it’s time to celebrate, but where? If you are trying to think outside the ordinary, try imagining a place that is full of light, historic, romantic, highlighted with stained glass, and located in the heart of St. Louis.   The Piper Palm House is just such a place, the Piper Palm House located in Tower Grove Park.piper palm house Wedding

The Piper Palm House, with its distinctive architecture, soaring ceiling and stately windows, is the perfect venue for any social gathering, whether it’s a wedding or rehearsal dinner, engagement party, birthday, graduation, promotion, or any other celebration. Constructed in 1878, the Palm House is the oldest standing greenhouse west of the Mississippi River and the most historically significant building in Tower Grove Park.

The Piper Palm House may be utilized for a variety of functions including sit down or cocktail dining, ceremonies, dancing, meetings, and even our delectable Sunday Brunch at Café Madeleine. The indoor seating capacity of the Piper Palm House is a comfortable 150 with use of the provided round tables and chairs. Outside the front doors, visitors can enjoy the Plaza & beautifully landscaped lily ponds, and host more guests with combined use of the building and plaza. Recently enhanced carriage service can be combined with a Piper Palm House event for an enjoyable and unusual treat.

Comparable to the Kensington Orangery in London or the Pavilion du Lac at Parc Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, the Piper Palm House provides an ambiance unlike any in the region.

 Piper Palm House is one of St. Louis’ hidden treasures located in historic TowerGrove Park. The Piper Palm House is the perfect venue for any social gathering, whether it be a wedding, birthday party or corporate event.

The Palm House is home to many species of palm trees, which combined with its majestic ceilings and unique architecture, make it an unforgettable venue.

The Piper Palm House, with its distinctive architecture, soaring ceiling and statelywindows, is the perfect venue for any social gathering, whether it be a wedding or a birthday party.   The plants, which are permanent fixtures in the building, make it a truly magnificent and beautiful place to hold a celebration.

The indoor seating capacity is a comfortable 150 with use of provided round tables and chairs.   More guests can be accommodated at standing events or with combined use of the building and plaza.   A year round brunch/buffet,Café Madeleine, is offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and is increasingly popular as a refreshing oasis for Park visitors.

For more information,

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please contact: The Rental Program at 314-771-4410, or via email piperph@towergrovepark.org

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Beautiful Park Weddings in St Louis, Mo.

Park  Weddings in St Louis

Thinking About a Park Wedding?

Park Weddings can be quite beautiful and are often preferred.  The simple beauty that mother nature has to offer is without a doubt breathtaking.  And there are many beautiful parks around thewedding officiant Greater St Louis Area.  When getting Married in a Park there are just a few hurdles that must be met – Weather – Season – Set Up.  Weather – which is among the most important is the hardest to control, many a weatherman have fallen to the Accuracy of their own predictions.  Season – the winter months can be quite cold and the color scheme of the parks change.  Set Up – in many cases you have to make arrangement for seating, tent or permit for a gazebo, bandstand, etc.  Smaller wedding such as elopement weddings are much easier.  Since in most cases you are in & out in a short period of time and have the flexibility to wait or move to another location if someone else is there first. They require no permits, but without a permit there is no guarantee of you having the perfect spot on the day you want, at the time you want.  Which is a problem for bigger weddings with guest and a schedule.  But if you are flexible it can save you money.  At any rate a Park Wedding in St Louis can be very beautiful and desirable.   Easily personalized and a truly treasured memory.  Call and talk to our wedding officiant today….

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