Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

Park Event · Gateway Arch National Park · Oct 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:00 PM

The area where the Gateway Arch stands today has always been central to local history. Learn about the various “incarnations” of the Park Grounds and the fortunes and misfortunes of historical figures such as Eero Saarinen, James Eads, Thomas Targee, Percy Green, and Kenneth Swyers.

Meet at the Entrance Plaza outside the Arch Visitor Center.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).