Seasonal Tour

Join Esley Hamilton, former preservation historian for St. Louis County Parks, for a two-hour walking tour of Washington University's Danforth Campus. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the campus is celebrated for its Collegiate Gothic architecture, designed to embody tradition and scholarship. The tour will highlight key campus landmarks as well as notable homes along Forsyth Boulevard.

Explore the historic heart of Alton with a guided walking tour that highlights both preservation successes and future opportunities. Starting on the east end of downtown and moving west, we'll visit examples of successful adaptive reuse, see sites with redevelopment potential, and even step inside select buildings. Along the way, enjoy a refreshment stop and insights into Alton's unique history.