About Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For program information and access to historic structures, please check with staff at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 573-880-7189.
Activities
Getting There
From north of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. St. Louis), take I-55 South to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From south of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. Cape Girardeau), take I-55 North to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From southern Illinois, you can also take the Ste. Genevieve - Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi. Please visit http://stegenmodocferry.com/ for hours and rates.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Visit the Jean Baptiste Vallé House
Built in 1794, the Jean Baptiste Vallé House was home to the last Commandant of Ste. Genevieve. Jean Baptiste Vallé…
The grounds of the Jean Baptiste Vallé House are open daily from dawn to dusk. The interior of the house…
Visit the Bauvais-Amoureux House
Built in 1792, the Bauvais-Amoureux House stands as an architectural gem with a rich past. Here, Pélagie Amoureux, a woman…
The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and the building is open daily for self-guided visits. Join a ranger-led…
Visit Green Tree Tavern
As the oldest building still standing in Ste. Genevieve, Green Tree Tavern has had a rich history. It has served…
The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and the building is open daily for self-guided visits. Join a ranger-led…
Walk Around The Jean Baptiste Vallé Gardens
The rose gardens are open daily to visitors year round. Through many generations, and different families, the rose gardens have…
The rose gardens are open to visitors from dawn to dusk, 7-days a week. Through many generations, families, and different…
Making a Home
Learning Wellness Challenge: A home is more than the material of which it is made. Learn the story of one…
Houses of History
Learning Wellness Challenge: Learn about an unusual style of architecture and the many people who called these houses home.
Visitor Centers
Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center
66 South Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 For additional information, call 573-880-7189.
Hours: Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is open daily from 9AM to 5PM with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day holidays. Inside the Visitor Center, find out all there is to see and do in Ste. Genevieve, including the area history, attractions, where to eat & sleep, local tours, and annual events.
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