WHAT: In honor of the 98th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service, on Sunday, Aug. 24, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will host special celebratory activities. The National Park Service was created on Aug. 25, 1916.
“The 98th birthday of the National Park Service marks a historic time for its employees and visitors, as well as the entire national park system," said Ann Honious, Chief, Museum Services and Interpretation, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. “We’re honored to take part in commemorating the love of America’s natural and cultural resources, and invite you to join us in celebrating this occasion."
On Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m., Flicks and Foodies, a free outdoor movie night on the Arch grounds, will entertain those looking to experience the Gateway Arch in an entirely new way. Starting at 7 pm, visitors can gather on the grounds and enjoy dinner from local food trucks. At sunset, an action-packed thriller will show underneath the Arch on a giant projection screen. Visit www.facebook.com/gatewayarchnps for the movie title.
On Sunday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy free, hands-on activities, including children’s story time, arts and crafts, Leave No Trace discussion, camping demonstrations, and puzzles and games. Kids ages 5 through 12 are invited to participate in the Junior Ranger program. Upon completion of the program’s activity booklet, they’ll earn a Junior Ranger badge.
On Monday, Aug. 25, NPS’s official birthday, visitors will enjoy $3 off their Journey to the Top tram ride, or tickets to the Arch movies “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West" or “Monument to the Dream" all day.
The National Park Service will celebrate its centennial in 2016.
WHERE: Museum of Westward Expansion at the Gateway Arch
COST: FREE and open to the public.
CONTACT: Visit www.gatewayarch.com or call 1-877-982-1410 for more information.
ABOUT:
The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse are part of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, located on the riverfront in downtown St. Louis. The Gateway Arch is open daily from 8 am to 10 pm, except during the winter months, when hours are 9 am to 6 pm, from Labor Day through Memorial Day weekend. The Old Courthouse is open daily year-round from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Most programs are FREE of charge and open to the public. Programs and events at the park are made possible by the generous support from our cooperating association, Jefferson National Parks Association, and Bi-State Development Agency. For more information about programs and events, please call 877.982.1410 or go to gatewayarch.com.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
