The first play written in St. Louis was performed in a makeshift theater. An officer from Jefferson Barracks wrote The Pedlar, a three-act farce.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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