Little Boy Blue: Losing a Child with the Mourning Society

The Field House Museum is once again partnering with the Mourning Society of St. Louis on Saturday, April 30, 2022, to bring you Little Boy Blue, a presentation delving into the loss of a child in the 19th century. Enter the historic Field family home and step back in time as the Mourning Society demonstrates the practices and customs used to mourn the loss of a child. The society will also have artifacts on display and interpreters to provide context and information on the subject.
This program honors the many poems Eugene Field wrote concerning the loss of a child. These poems ended up being some of his most famous works because losing a child was such a common occurrence for the time period, and people found them relatable. This program may be difficult for some audiences.
Performance Times:
11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 pm.
Limit of 20 people per time slot. Masks and tickets are required. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online through Eventbrite, by emailing the Museum at [email protected], or calling at 314-421-4689.
About the Organization:
The Mourning Society of St. Louis is a St Louis, Missouri-based civilian reenacting group with an interest in mourning, death culture, spiritualism, and the funeral customs of the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Our main focus is public educational events.
The Mourning Society has participated in events with our partners at Bellefontaine Cemetery, The Campbell House Museum, the St Louis Public Library, Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, The General Daniel Bissell House, The Field House Museum, and The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm