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The Story of Ray Littge: Double Ace Pilot

The Orris261 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

21may7:00 pm7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) The Story of Ray Littge: Double Ace PilotThe Orris, 261 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

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At this gripping presentation, attendees can discover the remarkable life of Ray Littge, a Double Ace pilot and Missouri’s highest-decorated fighter pilot in World War II. Thanks to the sponsorship

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At this gripping presentation, attendees can discover the remarkable life of Ray Littge, a Double Ace pilot and Missouri’s highest-decorated fighter pilot in World War II. Thanks to the sponsorship by First State Community Bank, this moving event is free for museum members, while regular admission applies for others.

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May 21, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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261 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

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I know, I know. We’ve been harping on the French

I know, I know. We’ve been harping on the French Heritage Festival on this page for a few months leading up to last weekend, when it finally happened. There are plenty of other wonderful festivals and events in this town, including our biggest and most robust, coming up August 9th and 10th: Jour de Fête.

The French Heritage Festival kind of has it all, though. It’s history-forward, but you’re invited to take part in it. It’s old-world crafts that look great in your modern home. It’s timeless traditions that take you out of time and help you frame new head space. This is what Ste. Gen is, in a nutshell.

We send a special thanks to the groups that made this day what it was: @historicstegen, @frenchcolonialamerica, @stegennps, @stegenmuseumlc, and @mostateparks for hosting the event and putting so much manpower behind it.

Thanks to the Ste. Genevieve Milice for setting up a beautiful historic encampment and bringing numbers to our promenade. You made history come alive. Thanks to the French Marines of @lesamisdufortdechartres for fording the river and adding an extra layer to our military presence. Thanks to @_______bradley for his flawless portrayal of the Marquis de Lafayette. Thanks to @ensembles_of_the_past for helping participants really get in character.

There are truly too many people to thank. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Ste. Gen usually turns into Bridgerton only one ni

Ste. Gen usually turns into Bridgerton only one night a year. That’s the Twelfth Night event we call the King’s Ball in February (an event that’s been a tradition in Ste. Gen since the 1700s). This year, we decided to add a ball to cap the day of festivities at the French Heritage Festival, giving this year’s king and queen of Ste. Genevieve the opportunity to celebrate their crowns once more before their final appearance as guests of honor in the Christmas Parade.

We think it was a major success. So, mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June next year.

Acclaimed artist and Ste. Gen resident, Ali Cavana

Acclaimed artist and Ste. Gen resident, Ali Cavanaugh, talks about her calm existence living here.

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇 Tuesday,

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇

Tuesday, June 17
[6:45 PM]
Music Art Love | Movie Nite: “The Hustle”
- This female version of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” will have you in stitches! (PG-13) Post-film fun. $5 suggested donation for the event. *Wear a trash bag in some form of fashion for a FREE bag of popcorn!
@musicartlove.guitart
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Thursday, June 19
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Dannie’s Sports Tavern | Extreme Bar Bingo!
- Seats fill up fast! First game starts at 7 p.m. Free to play! must be 21+ to participate!
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Friday, June 20
[4:30 PM - 8 PM]
Ste Genevieve Elks Lodge #2674 | First Annual Car and Truck Show
- 19603 Molasses Hollow Rd, Sainte Genevieve, MO
- Bring your car or truck out to our first annual car show!
- Registration starts at 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM
- Judging @ 6:30 PM
- Awards @ 7:00 PM
- Registration is $25 per vehicle
- Register a second vehicle for $5
- Food truck will be here at 3:00 PM
- There will also be music and a 50/50 Raffle
- All proceeds will benefit our veterans and Local scholarships.
- Motorcycles are welcome $10 registration. There is no class or prize but all are welcome.
- Rain out date will be June 27. Time will stay the same
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Friday, June 20
[7 PM]
Music Art Love | Open Mic!
- Join the fun at our 3rd Friday Open Mic! All creative expression welcomed: music, poetry, dance, stand up comedy, storytelling, acting...all ages/all levels.
- $5 cover.
- Call for more info: 954-805-5992
@musicartlove.guitart
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Friday, June 20
[8 PM - 11 PM]
51 S 3rd St, Sainte Genevieve, MO | Live Music: Heartland
- Event by Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce
- It all started with a tape recorder in my old hogshed in the Heartland. Then we headed south and recorded in Music City, just a bigger hogshed, but still in the Heartland. Steve Cline picked up a guitar at the age of 14. Within a year he led a popular St. Louis band, complete with a horn section, and over the next decade fronted a diverse mix of rock, folk rock, and blues rock groups. Power country is the very essence of The Steve Cline band.
- Doors open at 6:30 pm
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Ste. Gen boasts a lot about their history, but par

Ste. Gen boasts a lot about their history, but part of what makes it an appealing community for residents today is some of the competitive sports facilities we have. You probably didn’t realize that Ste. Gen even had a golf course, but to learn that the course is host to some very competitive tournaments might come as a shock.

The Ste. Genevieve Golf Club was proud to host the Jr. Golf Qualifier Tournament, a professionally conducted PGA event for youth ages 10–18. The winners of this tournament will advance to the Championship Tournament at Trump National Doral in Miami.

We’re honored to welcome events like this and to offer a course that supports competitive golf and community activities here in Ste. Genevieve.

Rain or shine, the Ste. Gen Golf Club hosted a bea

Rain or shine, the Ste. Gen Golf Club hosted a beautiful day of competition for the Jr. Golf Qualifier Tournament.
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Open to golfers ages 10–18, this PGA-conducted event is part of the road to the Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami.
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Special thanks to Sharon Parton of Optimist International for being on site to help players take the next step.

The French Heritage Festival takes place this Satu

The French Heritage Festival takes place this Saturday, June 14th! Join us at 10:30 a.m. at the steps of the Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church for the opening ceremony, where you’ll hear from the Marquis de Lafayette, witness a musket firing, and march through the streets on a promenade to the festival grounds.

Stay throughout the day for live, Paw Paw French music headlined by Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole, children’s activities hosted at our National Park, a Parisian market at the Je Voudrais Marché tent, a Milice encampment with colonial craft demos, and Creole food (jambalaya, fish fry, and barbecue).

Wait for the day to turn to night on our Frontier French Dance, where you’ll learn to dance like you’re on Bridgerton. You’ll experience the romance of a lantern-lit yard that takes you back in time. Tickets for the dance can be purchased at: www.historicstegen.org and gowns can be rented at www.ensemblesofthepast.com/french-heritage-festival

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇 Tuesday,

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇

Tuesday, June 10
[7 PM]
Dew Drop Inn | Trivia Night
- Free to play!
@dewdropinnmo
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Thursday, June 12
[10:30 AM - 12 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center | Viking Thursday
- Explore a day in the life of a Viking! Make your own Viking helmet, build a Viking ship, compete in our ship building contest and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free to museum members, otherwise, regular museum admission applies.
@stegenmuseumlc
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Thursday, June 12
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Dannie’s Sports Tavern | Extreme Bar Bingo!
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Friday, June 13
[6:45 PM]
Music Art Love | Movie Nite: “Amélie”
- Enjoy this delightful French film (with subtitles) (R) Post-film extras. Suggested donation for the event is $5. *Bring in anything French-related for a FREE bag of popcorn!
@musicartlove.guitart
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Friday, June 13
[7 PM]
Dannie’s Sports Tavern | Sammy Hadel
- Live Music!
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Friday, June 13
[8 PM - 11 PM]
51 S 3rd St, Sainte Genevieve, MO | The Jonathan Braddy Band
- Event by Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce
- The Johnathan Braddy Band has established a successful career in the country music industry. This gifted trio, which specializes in the Contemporary Country subgenre, gives the classic sounds of country music a new and contemporary spin. They embody the spirit of America via their poignant words and catchy tunes. Their music strikes a chord with listeners, conjuring up vivid images of love, grief, and the ups and downs of daily existence. Their songs have a lot of emotional depth, which makes it possible for listeners to relate to them personally.
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Saturday, June 14
[10 AM - 4 PM]
The Centre for French Colonial Life & the
Bolduc House | Living History at the Linden
- Explore immersive activities showcasing the area’s rich history, uncovering stories and lives from centuries past.
- Discover historical games and parlor activities, while also exploring a recreated trading post.
- End your visit by exploring our gift shop!
- Step back in time and explore the rich tapestry of history at the Linden House.
@frenchcolonialamerica
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We are doing everything we can to save the Modoc F

We are doing everything we can to save the Modoc Ferry. As it stands, it will cease operations at the end of June. After that, the ferry will be split and sold off.

This ultra charming feature, which carries passengers across the river to the French heritage communities of Prairie du Rocher and Fort de Chartres, was first petitioned for in 1798 and began operating soon after.

Back then, the Mississippi River was not a divider but a route of connection between two settlements in a thriving French territory, long before the United States was even imagined.

If you would be sad to see the ferry go, please make your voice heard in the comments.

Located in the heart of downtown Ste. Genevieve, E

Located in the heart of downtown Ste. Genevieve, Elena’s Treasured Memories is a charming florist shop with a spacious backyard that transforms beautifully for weddings and special events. The property combines the elegance of a historic home with a relaxed, garden-like atmosphere that feels both private and central. With seating, setup, and thoughtful details already in place, it’s an ideal spot for intimate celebrations just steps from the rest of town.

@elenastreasuredmemoriesflorist

Dr. Steven Hoffman of Southeast Missouri State has

Dr. Steven Hoffman of Southeast Missouri State has been bringing his preservation class, in partnership with the Felix Vallé State Historic Site for an annual field school for nearly 20 years now. The school puts students in hands on situations with age-old building techniques, like shake splitting or Norman truss notching, even building with bousillage (a form of cob).

Really, though, it’s a dream for those with aspirations of building naturally. Through this lens you can really see the historic houses we hang our reputation on aren’t just relics of the past. They have real-world lessons for the homesteaders and diy people of today. Thanks to @semissouristate for keeping this tradition going!

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇 Monday, J

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇

Monday, June 2
[6:45 PM]
Music Art Love | Movie Nite: “Me Before You”
- This thought-provoking film is hosted by bday guy Ulric.
- Post-film discussion.
- $5 suggested donation.
- *Bring in a pair of socks with a cute design for a FREE bag of popcorn!
@musicartlove.guitart
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Wednesday June, 4
[5:30 PM - 7:30 PM]
The Antique Mall Ste Genevieve | June Happy Hour
- Event by Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club
- Join us the first Wednesday of every month during the Antique Mall’s extended hours.
- Meet other local dems and discuss whatever is on your mind.
- If we have information about upcoming events, we will share, but this is not a meeting.
- Please message the club if you would like to bring a snack to share.
@antiquemallsg
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Wednesday, June 4
[7 PM]
The Orris | Learning Center Presents
Conservation Is Good For Missouri with Guest Speaker Rob Sulkowski
- Rob Sulkowski will talk about the importance of conservation by actively managing and protecting Missouri’s natural resources, including fisheries, forests, and wildlife. This conservation presentation is designed for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to learn more about conservation efforts, and the challenges faced in protecting wildlife and natural resources. Sulkowski will also present up-to-date information on Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) in Ste. Genevieve County.
- This presentation is free to Museum Members, otherwise, regular admission applies. Sponsored by Drury Outdoors.
@stegenmuseumlc
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Thursday, June 5
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Dannie’s Sports Tavern | Extreme Bar Bingo!
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Friday, June 6
[8:30 AM]
Ste. Gen Golf Club | Jr. Golf Qualifier Tournament
- This is a great golf event for youth ages 10-18! The tournament is professionally conducted by the PGA!
- Additionally, the Optimist International Jr. Golf Senior Director, Sharon Parton, will be on hand to help the golfers register for the Championship Tournament at Trump National Dural Resort and Spa in Miami. The fee is only $85.
- Register and pay online using the ticket link: https://oi-emo.org/jr-golf
@stegengolfclub
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After nearly two years closed for restoration, the

After nearly two years closed for restoration, the Bauvais-Amoureux House is once again open to the public. Even longer in the making is the film shown in celebration of its restoration: Pélagie X. This short film by Academy Award-winning director Ben Proudfoot documents the life of the home’s most notable owner, Pélagie Amoureux, who spent the early part of her life enslaved.

She married the French-descended Benjamin Amoureux around 1830 and spent the first few years of their marriage still enslaved to the Bauvais family, gaining her manumission in 1832. Although they had five children together, she lived apart from her husband until 1852, when they purchased the Bauvais-Amoureux home. Her story is a uniquely American one, and we’re proud to have documentation of it. It’s just one of many stories we’ve preserved here in Ste. Gen.

The film is paired with a project led by one of Pélagie’s descendants, Don Strand, who is building a series of online resources to help people discover the stories of their African-American ancestors and the documents that provide context. It has truly been a labor of love and became the perfect way to celebrate not just the architecture that remains, but the story of America becoming—the story of the people who carved out a life in this unique piece of wilderness.

The Bauvais-Amoureux House was built in 1792 by Je

The Bauvais-Amoureux House was built in 1792 by Jean Baptiste Bauvais, one of Ste. Genevieve’s early settlers. After the flood of 1785, the Bauvais family moved to higher ground near the fertile farmland of Le Grand Champ and rebuilt. In 1852, the home was purchased by Benjamin Amoureux and his wife Pélagie, who had been born into slavery and later gained her freedom. Their family lived in the house until 1923. The building is a rare surviving example of poteaux-en-terre (post-in-ground) construction, with original walnut beams still supporting the roof. Only a handful of these structures remain in the United States.

@millythecomic is a Ste. Gen native who’s taken

@millythecomic is a Ste. Gen native who’s taken her talents all the way to the Big Apple, but she loves coming back to her hometown, watching the growth and change, and reconnecting with the folks that make coming back so lovely.

Here she talks with Gretchen Roth, another fixture of Ste. Geneviève, as they rap about the busiest new spot in town. Of course, it’s not a night club, it’s the Ste. Geneviève Antique Mall.

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇 Wednesday

Events this week in Ste. Genevieve!👇

Wednesday, May 28
[11 AM- 3 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center | Show-Me Dino Lab Day and Fossil
ID Day
- It’s a Show-Me Dino Lab Day, plus between 12 PM and 3 PM, bring in your curious fossils, rocks, teeth, bones, and curio to get an expert’s opinion on what they are, where the came from, and when they originated. Regular admission applies.
@stegenmuseumlc
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Wednesday, May 28
[6 PM]
Music Art Love | Trivia Night!
- Host Mayor Brian Keim brings the fun with this low-pressure, entertaining trivia night!
- Outside snacks ok to bring in.
- $10 entry for a chance to win the grand prize and raffle prizes throughout the night!
- Groups up to 6.
- Coming solo? No problem-just join a table!
@musicartlove.guitart
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Thursday, May 29
[10:30 AM - 12 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center | T-Rex Thursday at SGMLC
- Join us for a fun morning for all things T-Rex! Learning activities, crafts, games and more with Ms. Lindsey!
- These activities are included with your regular museum admission! What will you learn?
@stegenmuseumlc
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Thursday, May 29
[7 PM - 9:30 PM]
Dannie’s Sports Tavern | Extreme Bar Bingo!
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Saturday, May 31
[10 AM - 4 PM]
The Centre for French Colonial Life & the
Bolduc House | Living History at the Linden
- Explore immersive activities showcasing the area’s rich history, uncovering stories and lives from centuries past.
- Discover historical games and parlor activities, while also exploring a recreated trading post.
- End your visit by exploring our gift shop!
- Step back in time and explore the rich tapestry of history at the Linden House.
@frenchcolonialamerica
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Saturday, May 31
[6 PM - 9 PM]
Audubon’s | Live In The Biergarten - Crossroads
Eric and Nicole
- Get ready for a night of soulful sounds, cold brews, and good company under the stars!
@audubonsstegenmo
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Saturday, May 31
[7 PM - 9 PM]
Music Art Love | Emily Perkins in concert!!
- See this talented young singer/songwriter while she’s on tour! Just a $5 cover for a wonderful, intimate night of music!
@musicartlove.guitart

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 G

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Garden Walk & Plant Sale, hosted by the Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners and the University of Missouri Extension.

Guests enjoyed access to private and historic gardens, many open to the public only once a year, along with a plant sale featuring locally grown annuals, perennials, vegetables, and more. Proceeds support ongoing beautification projects across our downtown.

This year’s event also featured Art in the Garden at the Jean Baptiste Valle House, where visitors of all ages were invited to paint en plein air in the historic gardens just across from Garden Walk Headquarters.

It was a beautiful weekend in Ste. Genevieve, and we’re grateful to all who helped make it a success.

The backyard garden of @samstegenevieve was one of

The backyard garden of @samstegenevieve was one of the hidden gems on this year’s Garden Walk. Located behind Only Child Originals on Main Street, the space features a quiet pond and her own reclaimed metal art.

John Karel is one of our most treasured transplant

John Karel is one of our most treasured transplants to Ste. Genevieve. Once the president of Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, John brings an immense love of history to our city and has such a captivating way of conveying that history. John is also one of our great preservationists of this century, having renovated two historic estates, including a vertical timber French construction dubbed the LaLamondier House which happens to be the finest example of a colloquial poteaux-sir-solle structure built by a common family in Ste. Gen, as opposed to a family of great means.

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