The Lafayette Park Conservancy

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Lafayette Park Conservancy

Benton Monument Restoration - This colossal bronze statue of Thomas Hart Benton, one of Missouri's first two senators and a forceful advocate for westward expansion, has graced Lafayette Park since 1868. Join us on June 13-14 as we celebrate the 140th anniversary of the statue's dedication and raise money to conserve and restore it. The Conservancy is sponsoring three events:
● a Symposium on the life and works of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer, the internationally renowned sculptor with St. Louis connections who created the statue, to be held on Friday evening and Saturday morning
● a Celebration in the park at the Benton Monument itself on Saturday afternoon
● a Gala amidst the elegant mansions of Benton Place on Saturday evening to raise funds for restoring the monument

Vintage Baseball - Enjoy baseball as played by 1860s rules, a gentlemanly sport! The Saint Louis Perfectos home field is in Lafayette Park. See their game schedule by clicking here.

Saturday Night Concerts - Bring a picnic basket and enjoy summer music in the delightful surrounding of Lafayette Park. View the entire schedule by clicking here.

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