St. Louis. The perfect meeting... all within reach.
Welcome 2009 AAUW National Convention
June 26-28, 2009
Welcome to St. Louis! The AAUW Convention Local Arrangements Committee is excited to invite members from across the United States to join us in the historic city of St. Louis for the 2009 AAUW National Convention. The convention will be a terrific event for you as an AAUW member. Think about bringing your family. There are so many wonderful opportunities for them, including the science center, zoo, and art and history museums. St. Louis is a family-friendly place with many free and low-cost activities. So come meet us in St. Louis!
-AAUW 2009 National Convention Local Arrangements Committee
The site of the AAUW 2009 National Convention, Missouri, has a rich history of women who have broken through barriers. Take a look back in time at some facts about women’s history from the state of Missouri:
History in the Making: The Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel and Women’s Suffrage
The Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel is the official hotel of the AAUW National Convention. Located in the heart of downtown, it has its own significance in the fight for women’s equity. Previously known as the Hotel Statler, the hotel was the setting for the historic convention of the National American Suffrage Association in March 1919. At that time, several states allowed women to vote only in presidential elections, and certain states did not allow women to vote at all. At this groundbreaking convention, the League of Women Voters was created to secure the enfranchisement of women in every state.
Famous Women of Missouri
Visit this state site to find out about the many famous women of Missouri.
Things to Do in St. Louis
Free Admission
Saint Louis Art Museum: www.slam.org
Saint Louis Zoo: www.stlzoo.org
Saint Louis Science Center: www.slsc.org
Missouri History Museum: www.mohistory.org
Anheuser-Busch brewery tours: www.budweisertours.com
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site/World Heritage Site: www.cahokiamounds.com
Admission Fee
Gateway Arch and other river attractions: www.gatewayarch.com
Missouri Botanical Garden: www.mobot.org
Muny Outdoor Theatre: www.muny.org
St. Louis Cardinals baseball: www.stlcardinals.com
Six Flags St. Louis: www.sixflags.com
