Curious about how people in the past lived in
this area? Ecole du Soldat features artisans and craftspeople of the colonial
era demonstrating their crafts. Re-enactors will be present in the yard of the
Felix Valle State Historic Site to demonstrate and talk about French Colonial
and militia life.  Frog talks on the history and life activities of the
French Colonial period in the Mississippi Valley and Illinois country will be
presented on Saturday morning at the Orris across the street. Topics to be
discussed include Portrayals of the Early French
Inhabitants of the Illinois Country and Citizen
Soldiers and the Military of Ste. Genevieve. Also, on Saturday visitors may attend a
public heritage auction at 2:00 of discovered ‘desirables’ – memorabilia,
collectibles, ‘accoutrements’, utensils, and ‘watch’a-ma-call-its’. Also, Deb
Cambron will demonstrate the use of indigo to dye fabric.  This will be a fully packed weekend of
lectures, children’s activities, and camaraderie with plenty of things to do
and things to see. This event is sponsored by Milice de Ste Famille.  9am – 5pm Friday and Saturday, 9am – 12pm, Sunday