Ecole du Soldat (School of the Soldier) in Ste. Genevieve
Sat, Apr 25
|Jour de Fete Grounds
This weekend event features artisans and craftspeople of the era as well as lectures on the history and life activities of the French Colonial period in the Mississippi Valley and Illinois country. Re-enactors will be present to demonstrate and talk about French Colonial and militia life.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2020, 9:00 AM – Apr 26, 2020, 12:00 PM
Jour de Fete Grounds, 72 S Gabouri St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
About the event
This weekend event features artisans and craftspeople of the era as well as lectures on the history and life activities of the French Colonial period in the Mississippi Valley and Illinois country. Re-enactors will be present to demonstrate and talk about French Colonial and militia life. On Saturday afternoon, attend a public heritage auction of discovered 'desirables' – memorabilia, collectibles, 'accoutrements', utensils, and 'watch'a-may-call-its'. This will be a fully packed weekend of lectures, children’s activities, and camaraderie with plenty of places to stay and things to see.
FESTIVAL LOCATION: Jour de Fete Grounds at 72 S Gabouri St, and the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center at 66 S Main St
COST: Free
WEBSITE: www.visitstegen.com
PHONE: 800-373-7007 or 573-883-7097