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Celebrate Black History Month

Here's a look at Black History Month events in the St. Louis Metro area you can attend this week.

This week, we're celebrating Black History Month by featuring these events happening throughout the rest of February.

OLD COURTHOUSE
When/Where: Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St., St. Louis MO 63147. A representative may be reached by calling 314-655-1700. The Old Courthouse is open daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Why Go: Visit the Old Courthouse where the landmark Dred Scott slavery trials began.
Cost: Visits to the Old Courthouse are free.

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER GARDEN
When/Where: More information on the hours of the George Washington Carver Garden, located within the Missouri Botanical Gardens, are available online.
Why Go: The garden honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. George Washington Carver. The scientist, a Missouri native, greatly influenced agriculture and education in the 19th and 20th centuries. The focal point of the garden is a life-size bronze of Carver.
Cost: The cost varies. Visit the garden’s Web site for more information.

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THE GRIOT MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE
When/Where: 
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays in February and March. It is located at 2505 Saint Louis Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63106.
Why Go: The museum features an authentic slave cabin, documentary videos and a model section of a ship that is the same size as those used to transport Africans to America.
Cost: Admission for adults costs $7.50. Admission for children under age 12 is $3.75.


When/Where: The show opened Feb. 2 and runs through Feb. 29. The museum is open from noon to 3 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays.
Why Go: The  has an extensive collection of photos that depict the everyday life of African Americans. The photos, which date from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, show families and children. Take this chance to show children photos of historic St. Charles.
Cost: There is no cost to vist the museum, although the museum does accept donations.

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