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This Old Road House

For you and I, living in modern America, it is perhaps hard to imagine what a pub can contribute to our lives (besides the social benefits). But the value of…
Artistic in Old Lace

Artistic in Old Lace

You'll have to forgive the weak pun in the title, but we are always happy to celebrate artistic talent in all its forms. Our ancestor Clara Welp was a talented…
Sleuthing Through Time

Sleuthing Through Time

We do quite a bit of genealogical research here, and it is always fun when you can use your wits to force the past to give up its secrets. This…
Our Local Roots

Our Local Roots

Part of our mission is to support genealogical research, and that's why we are happy to announce that the Pipes Family Foundation is now a patron of the St. Louis…
A Lifetime Under the Hood

A Lifetime Under the Hood

Our ancestor Larry Pipes was a professional drag racer, holding two world records in the early 1970s. But his love affair with cars started much earlier. Larry was born in…