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26/07/2026

Free Ranger Programs July 27th - August 1st

🔍Featured Focus
Zoom in on the past and explore a variety of stories
about industry, culture, and daily life. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday
2:30 PM

🏠 Meet the Neighbors
Learn more about the people and families that called
Ste. Genevieve home. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday
1:30 PM

🚶100 Miles, 100 Days Walk with the Missouri Extension Office
Join us on a guided walk through the downtown and learn about some of the historic houses. No reservations needed, starts at the Welcome Center.
Saturday
9:00 AM

🚗 Built Like They Used To Caravan Tour
Get an up-close look at traditional French architecture
while discussing the processes of preservation.
Ticketed Program.
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM

Free tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve
Welcome Center (66 South Main Street) and are
available first come, first served.

NPS Photo.

23/07/2026

Grab a seat, we're having a garden party!

Slow down and take a moment to eat, drink, and chat all things 250. Join park rangers for a morning or afternoon garden tea party, during the Celebrate America event happening alongside the Jour de Fete celebration. While you enjoy your tea and snacks, you'll have the opportunity to chat with park rangers and other visitors about the ideas explored in the Declaration of Independence and how they shape your life.

There will be one tea party from 12:30 PM -1:30 PM on Saturday, August 8th, and one from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 9th. Tea Parties are limited in size and reservations are required. Contact the park by calling 573-880-7189 or email [email protected] to make your reservations.

NPS Photo

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19/07/2026

Free Ranger Programs July 20-26th

🔍Featured Focus
Zoom in on the past and explore a variety of stories
about industry, culture, and daily life. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday
2:30 PM

🏠 Meet the Neighbors
Learn more about the people and families that called
Ste. Genevieve home. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday
1:30 PM

🚗 Built Like They Used To Caravan Tour
Get an up-close look at traditional French architecture
while discussing the processes of preservation.
Ticketed Program.
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM

Free tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve
Welcome Center (66 South Main Street) and are
available first come, first served.

NPS Photo.

18/07/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 8th at 2:00 pm in the backyard of the Jean Baptiste Vallé House for a special presentation by Bobby Norfolk. Bobby is an Emmy award winning speaker, author, storyteller & teaching artist. He will be performing "Through The Eyes of York," a one-man theatrical show about the only African American member of the Corps of Discovery, the official name of the band of explorers whose epic journey across the continent became immortalized as the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Photo courtesy of Bobby Norfolk.

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15/07/2026

Are you looking to get a little creative during this year's Jour de Fête? Join us August 8th and 9th as we continue to add to our community artwork projects.

Stop by the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center and explore what freedom feels like to you and your community through our community tapestry. Select a piece of fabric that best reflects your feeling and weave it into the tapestry. While you're there, take a look at the You 250 exhibit and consider how the values of the Declaration of Independence shape you and your community.

At the Jean Baptiste Vallé House, join us to decorate a canvas. Paint, draw, and collage to express where you find inspiration in your life. These canvases will join the exhibit on display in the Ste. Genvieve Welcome Center.

Image courtesy of Ashley Sewing Photography.
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12/07/2026

Free Ranger Programs July 13th-19th

🔍Featured Focus
Zoom in on the past and explore a variety of stories about industry, culture, and daily life. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:00 AM
Sunday
2:30 PM

🏠 Meet the Neighbors
Learn more about the people and families that called Ste. Genevieve home. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
1:30 PM

🚗 Built Like They Used To Caravan Tour
Get an up-close look at traditional French architecture while discussing the processes of preservation. Ticketed Program.
Sunday
10:00 AM

Free tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve
Welcome Center (66 South Main Street) and are
available first come, first served.

10/07/2026

I'm not going to miss my shot! 📸

We're gearing up to continue the 250th celebration and are looking for people to help us capture the moment. Volunteer to be a photographer at Celebrate America on August 8th-9th and catch all of the best shots of the event!

Photos taken by volunteers will not only record the community celebration of a major national milestone but will also contribute to the You 250 exhibit that is ongoing in the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center!

If you want to lend your perspective, you can find more volunteer information and register at go.nps.gov/stge-vip.

NPS Photo.

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07/07/2026

We may be past Fourth of July, but there are still opportunities to get involved in the 250th celebration of the Declaration of Independence!

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is looking for volunteers to help with Celebrate America, a special event celebrating the many people who have shaped our nation including you! Celebrate America will be held on August 8th and 9th, coinciding with Ste. Genevieve's annual Jour de Fete festival.

Register to be a Special Event Assistant to guide visitors in hands-on activities, find their way around, and have a great day!

For more volunteer information and to register, visit go.nps.gov/stge-vip!

Image courtesy of Ashely Sewing Photography.

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05/07/2026

Free Ranger Programs July 6th-12th

🔍Featured Focus
Zoom in on the past and explore a variety of stories about industry, culture, and daily life. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
11:00 AM

🏠 Meet the Neighbors
Learn more about the people and families that called Ste. Genevieve home. Ticketed program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
1:30 PM

Free tickets are available at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center (66 South Main Street) and are available first come, first served.

NPS Photo.

03/07/2026

Happy Independence Day weekend!

Are you looking for different ways to celebrate this weekend? Join us at Gateway Arch National Park during Celebrate St. Louis this Friday (7/3) and Saturday (7/4). Park staff will be set up both days working to add to our You 250 community curated exhibit. Be sure to stop by and leave your mark!

If you are in Ste. Genevieve this holiday weekend, then consider paying a visit to the park. Staff will be at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM all weekend long and will have free ranger guided programs at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM.

We hope to see you during this holiday weekend!

Image courtesy of Ashley Sewing Photography
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Address

66 South Main Street

63670

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+15738807189

Website

https://www.nps.gov/stge

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