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.
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818 Reviews | Write a ReviewOld Courthouse is amazing - take the free tour - need to call ahead to find out times of daily tours.
Reviewed By Dianne P October 2017This old courthouse is amazing in architecture and decoration. It is managed by the Park Service who purchased it for $1 back in the 1940's (think that's the time frame). Tours are free daily and...
Full Review Beautiful building, but only the first floor is accessible to those with disabilities.
Reviewed By Sharon C October 2017Loved the architecture and the displays. We wanted to see the mock courtroom on the second floor, but I could not climb the two long flights of stairs. The original courtroom was on the first floor...
Full Review Nice area
Reviewed By housleylaura July 2017We rode around cause that wasn't a place I can jump out to look at as tour. We sent more but I'm using walker hard to find parking free without paying
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