History Buff Other Experiences

for an introduction to the area? Walking tours of Historic Ste. Genevieve are usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on your interests. Driving tours include Kaskaskia, Le Grand Champ, Ste. Genevieve and other sites of historic interest. These usually include a walking element to allow you to “feel” the history. Nothing compares to actually being in the place where it really happened! Suzanne brings her special expertise and knowledge of Ste. Genevieve historical walking tours to help bring history to life. Get healthy, enjoy nature, and improve your mind, all at the same time with a Texturedwords tour. Now that tourism is once again opening for business in a safe and healthy way, why not celebrate by supporting small businesses, and towns like Ste. Genevieve? SPRING 2021 SPECIAL RATES: $5/adult per hour.

resources for researchers studying French American Colonial History, the Ste. Genevieve District, and the mid–Mississippi Valley region as well as indexes of related historic written materials available at public institutions in the region. The Mecker Library also maintains files to identify private sources of information which are helpful to persons researching the history of the region. Mecker Library maintains a Speakers Bureau presenting informative presentations on the area, its people and customs at no cost for non profit organizations.

information about an event in the past?  Past volumes of the Ste. Genevieve Herald and the Fairplay are stored electronically and accessible here.  For more help with locating historical records, contact the Ste Genevieve Welcome Center at 800-373-7007 or 573-883-7097.