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Bolduc House Museum - c1792
Designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and winner of the 2005 Preserve America Award, the 1785 Louis Bolduc Historic House is regarded as "the first most authentically restored Creole house in the Nation". Its poteaux-sur-sole, vertical-log walls and heavy oak timbered, double-pitched 'hip' roof were considered sophisticated construction for the time and employed to protect the French Canadian settlers from the elements. The house and grounds display original, accurately restored eighteenth century furnishings, including living quarters, stockade fence, a French herb garden and grape arbor of that early era. Owned and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames in America in the State of Missouri, the Bolduc House Museum is open daily (major holidays excepted) and admission includes tours of the house and grounds. Gifts and souvenirs may also be purchased at the museum's gift shop.
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125 S Main St Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3105 Website: BolducHouse.com |
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Bauvais-Amoureux House - 1792
Built around 1792 by Jean-Baptiste St. Gemme Bauvais, the Bauvais-Amoureux Historic House overlooks Ste. Genevieve's communal agricultural fields, le Grand Champ. Its upright cedar log walls are set directly into the earth in the rare poteaux-en-terre method of construction. Heavy, hand-hewn timbers form the Norman truss system which supports the steeply-pitched roof that is reminiscent of early French Canadian architecture. Purchased by Benjamin Amoureux in 1852, the house is now part of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Felix Vallé State Historic Site. The small admission charge includes tour, house models and a large, impressive diorama depicting the village of Ste. Genevieve as it was in 1832. Seasonal opening.
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327 St Marys Rd Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-7102 Website: Felix Vallé SHS |
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Jacques Guibourd Historic House - 1806
The Jacques Guibourd Historic House was constructed in 1806 in the poteaux-sur-sole style with vertical, hand-hewn log walls and double pitched roof. This important National Register site is the only historic house in Ste. Genevieve where the visitor can view and study 'up close', the Norman truss architecture employed at the time. The house displays a more refined rendition of the typical French Colonial residence in the era of Lewis and Clark and is finished with elegant French antiques. The museum is owned and operated by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, Inc. as a memorial to its donor, Jules Felix Vallé. The Jacques Guibourd House gives discounts to members of organizations who participate in the Time Travelers Program. Admission includes a costumed docent-guided tour. There is a small gift shop on site. Open daily April through the 1st weekend in December. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Group tours at any time by appointment.
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4th & Merchant Sts Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-7544 Website: HistoricSteGen.org |
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Louisiana Academy - 1808
Image: F.Rolfe5th & Washington Sts Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 800-373-7007 eMail: groups@visitstegen.com Website: OldLouisianaAcademy.com |
The Louisiana Academy, founded by Father James Maxwell in 1807, was the first school publicly charted by the government of the Louisiana Territory to teach not only French settlers, but Native American and black students the French and English languages. Group tours by appointment only. |
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Felix Vallé State Historic Site - 1818
This important Federal style limestone building features an authentically restocked mercantile store of the historic trading firm of Menard and Vallé. Built in 1818, this historic site was the home of one of Ste. Genevieve's premier colonial families, Felix and Odile Pratte Vallé. The house features the family's living quarters displaying beautiful early Empire furnishings with fully restored, original mantels and interior trim. An outside staircase on the back porch leads to fully furnished, second floor bedrooms. The charming garden features original brick and frame outbuildings. Admission includes guided tours. A gift shop is located on the site.
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Merchant & 2nd Sts Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-7102 Website: Felix Vallé SHS |
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Dr. Benjamin & Emlie 'Mammy' Shaw House - 1819
Constructed in 1819 by Jean Baptiste Bossier as a storehouse for his mercantile business, this white, wood-framed building was sold to a local physician and his wife, Dr. Benjamin and Emlie Shaw in 1837. Shaw made additions to the home including a kitchen building in the rear of the property. His wife, Emilie or 'Mammie' to the locals, lived in the residence for more than 50 years. A gift shop is located on the site.
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Merchant & 2nd Sts Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-7102 Website: Felix Vallé SHS |
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Bolduc-LeMeilleur House - 1820
The Bolduc-LeMeilleur House was built in 1820 by the grandson-in-law of Louis Bolduc. The brace frame structure with brick noggings is an interesting example of combined French and American influences on local architecture. It has been accurately restored and furnished with fine examples of early Federal pieces. Vintage herb and scented gardens of the early 19th century complement the house. Open April through October. Admission charge.
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123 S Main St Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3105 Website: BolducHouse.com |
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