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As the oldest permanent European settlement in the state of Missouri, Ste. Genevieve is rich in history. And on this particular evening, history comes to life—or perhaps back to life—during the Déjà vu Spirit Reunion at the Memorial Cemetery. 

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Say oui to a weekend in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, where the 27th French Heritage Festival will whisk visitors away to another time by recreating French Colonial-style celebrations and showcasing skills and arts representative of the period.

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This Ste. Genevieve artist sees possibilities where others see trash. Sam Conlon, owner of Only Child Original and two other shops in the historic downtown, loves to dumpster dive to find treasure to create new art.

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Looking for a unique way to ring in the New Year? We know of the perfect one! Usher in 2024 with an ancient French tradition that dates back to Europe’s Middle Ages. It’s a chance to join jovial and joyous revelers ambling about a historic town.

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Nationally known for their craftsmanship, Tom and Pat Hooper at Ste. Genevieve make both historically accurate and contemporary pewter kitchenware and more. Perhaps one of their beautiful and functional pieces will be your family’s next heirloom.

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Maybe you’ve been to France, and would love to go again. Or maybe a trip to Pari is on your bucket list. Good news! You can take a mini trip to the city of love the weekend of Aug. 12—and you don’t even need airline tickets.

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Explore this unique New Year’s Eve tradition, probably the oldest continual tradition of European origin in Missouri. Called La Guignolée and pronounced gee-oh-nee, it’s a begging quest for small favors on New Year’s Eve.

Futuristic illustration of Missouri in 200 years.

Why bother with imagining the future at all? The future is a place to project our hopes, along with our doubts and uncertainties. We invite you to imagine the future as you’d most like to see it, and to think about what Missourians living in the present day can do to reach that imaginary destiny.

Old map of Missouri with explorer's compass.

The first meeting of the general assembly of the Missouri Territory took place, which named the five original counties: St. Louis, St. Charles, Sainte Genevieve, Cape Girardeau, and New Madrid.

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Celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial all year long.

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Sirros serves delicious sandwiches, pizza, and pasta in historic Ste. Genevieve.

Downtown Main Street in Missouri town during the holidays and snowy season

This article is presented in partnership with Ste. Genevieve Tourism. Celebrate the holiday season in Ste. Genevieve this year. One hour south of St. Louis, the holiday spirit comes a little early during the annual Shop Small Saturday celebration in downtown Ste. Genevieve on November 30. Celebrate Small Business Saturday downtown in Missouri’s oldest town. …

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Birthday of Missouri’s first Congressman, John Scott from Ste. Genevieve. A brilliant lawyer and debater, Mr. Scott did have a temper. One morning he challenged five different men to duels.

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Ste. Genevieve was established in 1735 by French-Canadian colonists. It was the first ever settlement by Europeans in Missouri.

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Put your money in your shoe and saddle your horse. It’s time for a pint.

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Governor Meriwether Lewis signed the paperwork which officially incorporated the town of Ste. Genevieve. It actually began during the 1720s.