New Offenburg, the Last Badeners in the USA
Wednesday, July 23 – 7 pmOrris TheaterFilm Commentary by Historian Bob MuellerFilm, courtesy of Bill NaegerSponsored by Ranch and Farm Ag Services New Offenburg got its name from Offenburg, a city in Germany located between the Black Forest and the Rhine River. Today, there are descendants of those early German immigrants who still speak a […]
Museum Generations Tree connects past and present
It’s been a long time coming, but The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center is now ready for the community to view its Generations Tree, a focal point of the museum where people can gather, and storytelling of tales passed on from generation to generation will begin. The Generations Tree is filled with leaves with names […]
“I’m Ready to Talk”
Wednesday, June 25 – 7 pmOrris Theatre in Ste. GenevieveMel Carney, Vietnam Veteran, Author – PresenterSponsored by Robinson Construction It’s very difficult to explain combat to a non-combat person. This is something many veterans struggle with, but it’s important to talk about it, and in Carney’s case, write about it.A platoon leader at only 23 […]
Conservation is good for Missouri
Wednesday, June 4 – 7 pmOrris Theatre in Ste. GenevieveRob Sulkowski, Ste. Genevieve Conservation Agent – PresenterSponsored by Drury Outdoors Rob Sulkowski will talk about the importance of conservation by actively managing and protecting Missouri’s natural resources, including fisheries, forests, and wildlife.This conservation presentation is designed for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to […]
The Story of Ray Littge, Double Ace Pilot
Don Littge – PresenterWednesday, May 21 – 7 pmOrris Theater – Ste. GenevieveSponsored by First State Community Bank Perryville & Ste. Genevieve During World War II, numerous pilots achieved the status of “ace” by earning credits for shooting down five or more enemy aircraft. Don Littge’s uncle, Ray Littge, from Altenburg, MO, achieved Double Ace […]
The Mysterious Life and Death of Meriwether Lewis
Wednesday, May 8th – 7 pmOrris Theater in Ste. GenevieveJesse Francis – Presenter During the Lewis and Clark Expedition on May 23, 1804, Meriwether Lewis was climbingthe pinnacles of Tavern Rock, a cliff near St. Charles, Missouri, when he slipped.He was able to grab onto the cliff with his knife and stop his fall, preventing a […]
Remembering the 1993 Flood
Flood, Sweat and TearsWednesday, April 16th – 7 p.m.Orris Theater Presenters: Mick Schwent – Vern Bauman – Bill NaegerSponsored by Mississippi Lime Company In 1993, Sainte Genevieve, Missouri experienced a record-breaking flood. From July 1,1993 until August 6, 1993 the Mississippi River crest rose until it reached a maximum height of 49.74 feet. During that […]
Alaska – the Final Frontier
Wednesday, March 26 – Orris Theater – 6 pmRalph and Leila Portell – presentersProgram sponsored by Lurk Custom Cabinets If travel to Alaska is on your bucket list; is a must visit again place; or you’re just curious, join us for an evening of all things ALASKA. The Portells, drawing on their 20 years of […]