Wednesday, February 28, 6-10 pm Begin the evening with a history of the St. Louis brewing industry and the colorful Busch family enroute to Bevo Mill, a St. Louis landmark that was once the private dining room of the late August A. Busch. Enjoy donning new personas to discover who among them are the culprits in Murder on the Mississippi.
Dinner is included and a cash bar is available.
Once a hideout for Jesse James, Meramec Caverns is a wonderful site for learning more about caves and the history of the lush Meramec River Valley. After lunch, ride to Augusta, Missouri, and learn about the past and present of Missouri winemaking, a part of Missouri's heritage since the mid-1800s. Tour the old stone wine cellars, sample wine, and enjoy fresh baked bread and Missouri cheeses at the Mt. Pleasant Wine Company, founded in 1881. Soulard is a delightfully old working-class neighborhood, boasting the oldest continuous farmer's market west of the Mississippi River, and is home to the second largest Mardi Gras Party in the nation. Visit a number of pubs featuring jazz, blues, and Irish music.