Miriam Switching Post
We want to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your incredible support throughout our journey. We are forever grateful for the memories we've made, the stories you've shared, and the trust you've placed in us. We could not have done it without you. We want to thank everyone who has been a part of our story, from our earliest customers to the friends we've made along the way.
- Miriam Switching Post Staff
After nearly seven decades, Miriam Switching Post is closing for a hiatus
For nearly 70 years, Miriam Switching Post has been a staple in St. Louis’ resale market, offering upscale furniture, home decor, collectibles, art, and jewelry. Driven by donations and volunteers, the shop’s profits provide financial assistance to families who attend Miriam School, a school for students with learning differences.
The Miriam Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to close the shop, due to rising costs and decreasing profits. The Switching Post will be on hiatus, as Miriam reimagines the shop and how to best integrate it with its mission of empowering unique learners.
The last day of operation at the current shop will be November 1, 2025, and the last day for donation collection will be October 4. Farewell sales will begin in mid-October. This ending will come with lots of celebration - both of the shop’s history and of our passionate volunteers throughout the years.
We have established the Switching Post Scholarship & Innovation Fund to allow for donations in honor of the legacy of the shop, and to continue to raise money for financial aid and future innovative programming, which could include a new model inspired by the resale shop.
learn more donate to the switching post scholarship & innovation fund
We are proud to announce a special partnership with Woodard Lipe Fine Art & Auction — one that will allow our community to continue supporting Miriam students in a new and meaningful way.
If you have fine original art (paintings, prints, sculptures), jewelry, silver, or unique collectibles, you can still give to Miriam! Simply donate those items through Woodard Lipe. They will:
- Appraise and auction your items
- Send proceeds directly to Miriam
- Help fund scholarships for students with learning differences
To learn more or begin your donation visit woodardlipe.com.