Old Courthouse
Site of the first two trials of the pivotal Dred Scott case and is also where Virginia Minor fought for women's right to vote. Houses four exhibit galleries providing a rich history of early St. Louis. Trial reenactments, ranger-led tours available. Open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Limited accessibility.
TripAdvisor Rating
863 Reviews | Write a ReviewBeautiful, often skipped building
Reviewed By eyesdoit April 2018Awesome less traveled site, lots of great paintings and historical placards. Dred Scott statue and wonderful old court rooms, worth the stop
Full Review Traditional and beautiful!
Reviewed By Joann S April 2018The old courthouse was super beautiful! There's a small gift shop inside with some of the loveliest of St. Louis. The shop employee welcomed us warmly and made some great suggestions for our weekend...
Full Review key historical monument
Reviewed By jeffrey k April 2018carefully restored, this building ties us to the dilemma and tragedy of slavery in the US -- Dred Scott was tried here. It also ties to the career of Louis Brandeis. here you purchase tickets for...
Full Review 
