The early history of Ste. Genevieve County
Wednesday, January 14 – 6 pmOrris Theater in Ste. GenevieveBill Holst – PresenterSponsored by the Beacon Get ready for a lively trip into the early history of northern Ste. Genevieve County! Holst will take us on a storytelling tour—from the bustling Chism Store and the legendary Alice Inn to Fair View’s gas station and Brickey’s […]
Christmas Trolley Ride
The One-Room School House
The start of rural education in Ste. Genevieve County Tom Greminger – presenterWednesday, December 3 – 6 pmOrris Theater in Ste. GenevieveProgram sponsor: HSB Advisors Join Tom Greminger for an engaging look back at the 70-plus one-room schoolhouses that once dotted the Ste. Genevieve landscape. Greminger will share the locations of these early schools and […]
The Legacy of Pierre Menard and Old Kaskaskia
Wednesday, November 19 – 6 pmOrris TheaterShane Wagner – presenterIllinois Department of Resources RangerPresentation sponsor: Shane Wagner will explore the history and lasting significance of the Pierre Menard Home—the final surviving remnant of old Kaskaskia. Its importance lies not only in its distinctive Louisiana Creole architecture, which earned it designation as a National Historic Landmark, […]
The Great Tornado of 1925
Wednesday, November 5 – 6 pm (note time change)Presenter: Steve Wiegenstein ( author, retired professor)Sponsored by Lakenan Insurance The “Great Tornado” of 1925 began in southeast Missouri and remains the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Cutting a path through southern Illinois and southwest Indiana, it left 695 people dead and more than 2,000 injured. Through […]
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Civil War Navy
The struggle for control of America’s waterways Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 7 pmBob Lockhart – PresenterThe Orris Theater – Ste. Genevievesponsored by Sainte Genevieve Vision Join us for an engaging presentation on the Civil War Navy.Our speaker will share stories from both the Union and Confederate sides, highlighting the innovations, challenges, and battles that […]
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The Historic Koetting Building & Family Legacy
Wednesday, September 24 – 7 pmOrris TheaterJack and Mickey Koetting – presenterssponsored by Country Mart The Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in a building that is steeped in history–The Koetting Building! Jack and Mickey Koetting will present the fascinating history of this building and the Koetting family dating back to the 1800’s and their migration […]
Bridging the past and future: The New Chester Bridge
August 20 – 7 pmOrris TheaterPresenter: David Duke of Ames Construction CompanySponsored by Gilster Mary Lee For 80 years, the Chester Bridge has connected travelers across the Mississippi River, serving as a vital link between east and west. But time has taken its toll—the current bridge now shows clear signs of wear, with aging concrete […]