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Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

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Park Closure Janis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) Closed

The Janis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) building is currently closed, due to unsafe conditions. Other park buildings and grounds are open according to regular schedules. For program information, please check with park staff at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 573-880-7189.

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Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park commemorates the history of the French settlers in Missouri. Visitors come to explore the preserved buildings and learn about the early 18th-century life in this region.

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The park features a visitor center that provides insights into the area's cultural heritage. Walking through the historic district, you can see structures like the Old Brick House and the Church of Ste. Geneviève, which reflect the unique architecture of the time.

In pictures

Cream colored house with a covered porch on a street corner.
Cream colored house with a covered porch on a street corner.

Things to do

Visit the Jean Baptiste Vallé House
20-40 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Built in 1794, the Jean Baptiste Vallé House was home to the last Commandant of Ste. Genevieve. Jean Baptiste...
Visit the Bauvais-Amoureux House
20-40 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Built in 1792, the Bauvais-Amoureux House stands as an architectural gem with a rich past. Here, Pélagie Amour...
Visit Green Tree Tavern
20-40 Minutes · Winter/Spring

As the oldest building still standing in Ste. Genevieve, Green Tree Tavern has had a rich history. It has serv...
Walk Around The Jean Baptiste Vallé Gardens
Spring/Summer

The rose gardens are open daily to visitors year round. Through many generations, and different families, the...
Making a Home
Winter/Spring

Learning Wellness Challenge: A home is more than the material of which it is made. Learn the story of one indi...
Houses of History
30-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learning Wellness Challenge: Learn about an unusual style of architecture and the many people who called these...
Take the Wellness Challenge at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
Winter/Spring

Personal wellness is well within reach. Learn more about the National Park Service Wellness Challenge located...
Stretch Outside
Winter/Spring

Physical Wellness Challenge: Take a stretch break.
Levee Trail Adventure
Winter/Spring

Physical Wellness Challenge: Roll along the river following the Levee Trail.
Move Through History
Winter/Spring

Physical Wellness Challenge: Craft your own tour by visiting local businesses and landmarks in the Historic Di...
Embrace Your Creativity
Spring/Summer

Mental Wellness Challenge: Get creative, get inspired.
Stop and Smell the Roses
Winter/Spring

Mental Wellness Challenge: Take a moment to check in with yourself and your surroundings.

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At a glance

Established
2000
Open
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Accessibility
partially accessible
Address
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
Opening hours
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone
573-880-7189
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Expect queues during weekends and holidays.
Tickets are required for guided tours, available at the visitor center.
Plan your visit in the spring or fall for pleasant weather.
Dress comfortably for walking on uneven surfaces.

Photo: NPS/Nick Sacco