Frame house made of wood with U.S. and French flags flying on front porch. Photo: NPS/Nick Sacco

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Missouri

Established by 1750, Ste.

  • LocationSte. Genevieve, MO
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Weather now91°F Overcast
  • Alerts 1 active alert

Overview

Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field).

After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.

Topics
  • African American Heritage
  • Architecture and Building
  • Civil Rights
  • Climate Change
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Commerce
  • Conservation Movement
  • Enslavement
9 more topics
  • Farming and Agriculture
  • Immigration
  • Industry
  • Migrations
  • Military
  • Mining
  • Native American Heritage
  • Social Movements
  • Women's History
Cream colored house with a covered porch on a street corner.
Tours are usually offered daily of the Jean Baptiste Valle House. — NPS

Alerts (1)

Park ClosureJanis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) Closed The Janis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) building is currently closed, due to unsafe conditions. Other park buildings… Read more

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.

Things to Do

7 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.

A large raised building with a covered porch and vertical log construction visible.
Green Tree Tavern — NPS/Claire Casey

Facilities & Services

Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.

Visitor Centers

  • Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center

    Visitor Center

    66 South Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 For additional information, call 573-880-7189.

    Details
    66 South Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 For additional information, call 573-880-7189.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park

Hours details
  • Ste. Genevieve National Historical ParkDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For program information and access to historic structures, please check with staff at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 573-880-7189.

    Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Weather

91°F
Overcast · feels like 87°
  • Today 93° 69°
    Overcast
    41% rain
  • Tomorrow 69° 59°
    Light rain shower
    92% rain
  • Saturday 79° 54°
    Overcast
    9% rain

Updated 4 hr ago

What to expect by season

The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average high in July is 88 degrees and the average low in January is 22 degrees. The area averages 41 inches of precipitation annually. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Upcoming Events

10 coming up
  • Featured Focus

    Oct 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · through Oct 30 Location varies by program topic. Free

  • Meet the Neighbors

    Oct 1, 2026 · 01:30 PM–02:00 PM · through Oct 30 Location varies by program topic. Free

  • Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning

    Oct 2, 2026 · 09:30 AM–12:00 PM · through Nov 13 Free

  • Large Group Available to Reserve - Afternoon

    Oct 2, 2026 · 01:00 PM–03:30 PM · through Nov 13 Free

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  • Featured Focus

    Oct 3, 2026 · 02:30 PM–03:00 PM · through Oct 31 Location varies by program topic. Free

  • Meet the Neighbors

    Oct 3, 2026 · 01:30 PM–02:00 PM · through Oct 31 Location varies by program topic. Free

  • Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking Tour

    Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · through Oct 31 Free

  • Walking Tour

    Oct 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · through Oct 24 Free

  • Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning

    Oct 8, 2026 · 09:30 AM–12:00 PM · through Nov 5 Free

  • Large Group Available to Reserve - Afternoon

    Oct 8, 2026 · 01:00 PM–03:30 PM · through Nov 5 Free

Photos

Getting There

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, 339 St. Marys Road
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

From north of Ste. Genevieve (e.g.

Full directions

St. Louis), take I-55 South to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From south of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. Cape Girardeau), take I-55 North to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From southern Illinois, you can also take the Ste. Genevieve - Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi. Please visit http://stegenmodocferry.com/ for hours and rates.

Mailing address: Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

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