Saturday & Sunday, April 14 & 15
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Explore a re-enactment of a pre-1840 encampment in the Saint Ferdinand de Florissant Territory.
Meet the Living History Re-enactors who recreate the clothing,
mannerisms and general way of life of the people of the 1800s:
fur trappers, farmers, families and a Jesuit priest.
Taste bread freshly baked in an early nineteenth century outdoor bread oven.
See demonstrations of crafts of the times, including bead work.
Participate in potato sack races, old-time baseball and games for all ages.
Enjoy music performed by students from seven local elementary schools.
Bring your family, chairs and a picnic lunch.
(Hot dogs will be available for purchase)
Take a tour of the Shrine. Find out how Saint Ferdinand III, Saint John Francis Regis, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Fr. Pierre Jean De Smet, S.J. and even Saint Valentine played a role in the Shrine’s history.
Old Saint Ferdinand Shrine
The oldest standing church of the Upper Louisiana Territory and a landmark of the Florissant Valley.
1 Rue Saint Francois • Florissant, MO
COME AND HAVE A LOT OF FUN WHILE LEARNING OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE!
For more information please call Bill Bray at 314-831-4237
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