49 DuBourg Place,
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
49 DuBourg Place Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 573-883-2731 Website The current, brick Ste. Geneviève Catholic Church is the third Catholic church erected on this block. As Ste. Geneviève was moved to higher ground due to flooding, the original log church was moved here in 1794. A stone structure replacing the log building was consecrated in 1837. As the congregation grew a larger church was required, and a brick building was constructed around the stone one. The stone church continued to be used until the new church was completed in 1880. Then the remaining old stones were removed out the doors. In 1911 this church was expanded again with the addition of the altar apse and the two side transepts. Come inside to admire the stain-glass windows and marble adornments! Read more…
123 Main Street,
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
History comes alive in Ste. Geneviève with the annual Encampment, an 18th-century re-enactment event. The Encampment is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for French Colonial Life. The living history camp will include children’s games, colonial skills demonstrations and colonial crafts and trades such as gun building, chair seat weaving, spinning, leatherwork, and more. The event is free and is children- and family-friendly. The Encampment is sponsored by the Ste. Geneviève Militia, Inc, a member of Seven Years’ War, Inc., with support provided by the Ste. Geneviève County Community Foundation and the Ste. Geneviève Welcome Center. For information, contact Doug Nickelson at dnickelson78@yahoo.com. Read more…
123 Main Street,
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
The Patron Saint of Paris Did you know the “Ste” in Ste. Geneviève is the abbreviated form of Sainte because the town is named after a French female saint? Ste. Geneviève lived around 400 AD and was well-loved by the French. She is known as the patron saint of Paris since she is attributed to having saved Paris from Attila the Hun. The Church of Ste. Geneviève has a large statue of her above the front doors, a side altar dedicated to her, and a famous painting “The Vows of Ste. Geneviève” which is purported to have been given to the parish by King Louis XV. Read more…
852 Memorial Drive,
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
The King’s Ball (or Queen’s Ball during leap year) is an annual French-inspired celebration of music and dancing that was held in Ste. Genevieve over 200 years ago, and it continues today! Revelers are encouraged to dress in period attire to add to the ambience, and the musical ensemble will provide instructions for the period dances. What is hidden in the King’s cake will determine the “King” or “Queen” for the year. Guests are welcome to bring snacks, plus there will be a cash bar. The Queen’s Ball will be held at the VFW Hall on February 3, 2024 from 6:00p until 11:00p. Proceeds will go to the Foundation for Restoration of Ste Genevieve. Read more…
360 Market Street,
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, 63670
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center – A Collection Born of Passion The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center offers visitors an extraordinary journey through natural history, ancient cultures, and local heritage—but what makes this museum truly special is a story that often goes untold. Behind the impressive displays, detailed dioramas, and remarkable collections lies the lifetime dedication of individuals whose passion for discovery and craftsmanship created something far greater than any institutional budget could have purchased. One Man’s Lifelong Quest: The Guy Darrough Collection At the heart of this museum beats the collecting passion of Guy Darrough, whose journey began as a boy combing the banks of the Mississippi River for fossils, artifacts, and treasures. What he found along those muddy shores became the foundation for something remarkable—not just a collection, but a lifetime of learning, trading, and building relationships with collectors and institutions around the world. Guy didn’t just collect; he created. The impressive dinosaur models that dominate the museum’s Hall of Giants? Guy constructed those himself, bringing prehistoric creatures to life with his own hands and expertise. His brother Fred contributed his own craftsmanship, building the museum cases and display fixtures that house the collections—a true family endeavor where Read more…
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