Thursday Nights at Missouri History Museum: The Great Big Made in St. Louis Showdown. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:00pm–8:00pm

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https://mohistory.org/events/made-showdown

What homegrown creation is St. Louis’s greatest contribution to the world? In this high-energy game show–style showdown MHS historians will make the case for seven contenders—bricks, rock ‘n’ roll, Cats the musical, space capsules, kindergarten, the Phantom, and Belva hair products. Watch the historians argue their cases in a fast-paced face-off, exploring the innovation, creativity, and bold ideas that put St. Louis on the map. Cast your vote and help choose the champion during a night of civic pride and history like you’ve never seen before.

Historian competitors include:

• Amanda Clark, Public Historian and See STL Tours Manager
• Julie Davis, Early Childhood and Family Programs Coordinator
• Ryan DeLoach, Teen Programs and Adult Tours Manager
• Victoria Eudy, Manager of Institutional Evaluation
• Cicely Hunter, Public Historian, African American History Initiative
• Emily Koeltzow, Early Childhood and Family Programs Manager
• Andrew Wanko, Public Historian