Just across the river sits a city whose story is inseparable from St. Louis, yet is often reduced to scurrilous headlines rather than understood on its own terms. East St. Louis was once a powerhouse of industry, a place where railroads converged, factories ran day and night, and thousands of workers built their lives. What happened there is part of a larger story that still shapes the region today.

On Thursday, April 16th, Unseen STL History Talks welcomes historian Andrew Theising for a deep dive into the story of East St. Louis.

Doors swing open at 6:30 p.m., giving you ample time to explore the shelves and connect with fellow history buffs. Talks start at 7 p.m., with a $5 cover helping support this speaker series.