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Red House
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
Experience the sights and sounds of the 1803 Red House….the home of the founder of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, on the Mississippi River! Experience the smells of the historical flowers in the gardens around the Red
House…smell the smoke of the cooking fire and the food in the cooking pots, sit in the grass of the Red House yard and
listen to music, listen to the stories of the docents and the storytellers, enjoy the sounds of knitting needles and the
laughter of the crafters as they quilt, crochet, drop spin and share instructions with inquisitive children who have come to
visit! Slow down, breath deeply, let the children see another way of life, a good way of life, let them enjoy history in
downtown Cape Girardeau…. come to the Red House and step back into the 1800’s!
Open from Tuesday –
Saturday 10 a.m. – 4p.m. AND Sunday 10 a.m. – 4p.m. The Red House invites visitors to bring their children to come and experience life in the 1800’s!
Old St. Vincent's Church
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
Built in 1853, Old St. Vincent’s Church, is right across the street from the Red House. Simply stated Old St. Vincent’s is beautiful. The architecture, English Gothic Revival, is breathtaking and rare. Very few churches of this style exist in America. One unusual feature is the over 100 medieval design plaster masks portraying characters from the Miracle and Mystery plays. The pews are original as are the altars. The communion rail with its unusual wrought iron design, windows, frames and casings all date back to the 1850’s. The massive 3 ¼ inch thick doors are hand-carved. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Monday. The cost of admission is only $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
The Glenn House
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
The Glenn House is just two blocks away from Old St. Vincent’s, located on Spanish Street. The Glenn House is on the National Register of Historic Places and provides visitors with a wonderful walk back in time. Restored rooms depict life in the late 1800's, reflecting life in an earlier society. In 1883, Edwin Branch Deane designed the Glenn House for his daughter, Lulu, and her husband, David Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn occupied the home with their family until 1915. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Monday. The cost of admission is only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. To schedule a group tour or for more information view www.glennhouse.org .
Cape River Heritage Museum
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
The Cape River Heritage Museum is not far away, located at the corner of Independence and Frederick Streets. This museum features a number of fascinating permanent exhibits, including a display on the Missouri State Flag, which was designed and created in Cape Girardeau, a "hands on" area regarding life on the Mississippi River, popular with children, and an exhibit focusing on police and fire history which includes a full size working fire engine. Currently, there are also two special exhibits. One features the work of inspirational author Jean Bell Mosley. Over the course of fifty plus years, Mrs. Mosley wrote 5 books and was published in 81 magazines and 17 newspapers. The other special exhibit, "The Great Depression", is a collection of depression era memorabilia. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Monday. The cost of admission is only $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
Historic Fort D
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
In the summer of 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War, four forts were built around the strategic city of Cape Girardeau on the orders of General John Frèmont. Designed by German-American engineers from St. Louis, the forts were built by soldiers of the 20th Illinois Infantry, Bissell's Engineers of the West and local militia under the direction of Illinois Lt. John Wesley Powell, who would later gain fame as the explorer of the Grand Canyon, was detached from his regiment by the new general, Ulysses S. Grant, in order to raise a local company to man the forts. This Powell did, and his new Battery F served the forts until leaving for the Battle of Shiloh. Fort D featured as many as five cannons, the largest of which could fire a 32-pound cannon ball. The fort was manned throughout the Civil War. Of the four earthen forts only Fort D still exists, an intact survivor thanks to civic action in the 1930's. Today owned by the city, Fort D is located 4 blocks south of the intersection of Missouri Rte. 74 and Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, just west of the Mississippi River Bridge. The fort grounds, featuring interpretive signage are open free to the public dawn to dusk. For more information visit www.visitcape.com. or to schedule group tours call the Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-777-0068.
Art Exhibits
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
ARound Town Discover art venues in Cape Girardeau open from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. the First Friday of every month. Edward Bernard Gallery, WESTRAY, Garden Gallery, Gallery 1-2-5, The Artist Studio, Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, Visual Arts Co-op, Black Door Gallery, River Campus Art Gallery and Crisp Museum. For more information, call 573-334-9233 or visit www.capearts.org
Cape Alternative Farmers Market
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
April through August, the market will be open Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Arena Park 4-H Pavilion. The market will feature Missouri-grown strawberries; farm-raised and pastured chickens, eggs and pork; gourmet lettuce and fresh-cut herbs; breads, cakes and pies; gourmet canned items; goat milk soap; plants; fruits and vegetables (watermelons, squash, sweet corn and peppers); and all-natural pork and beef. For more information contact Octavia Scharenberg, Market Director, at 573-334-0287.
Cape Girardeau Farmer's Market
August
Cape Girardeau,MO - Cape Girardeau County
The market will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, May - October in the parking lot at 2001 Independence. Items offered have been grown or produced within a 75 mile radius of Cape Girardeau. Seasonal produce and fruits, arts and crafts, baked goods, eggs, honey, cut flowers and plants available.
River Ridge Winery
August
Commerce, MO - Scott County
Once again it's time to unwind on weekends at the River Ridge Winery in Commerce. Enjoy music 2:00pm to 6:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday. .
Saxon Lutheran Memorial
August
Frohna, MO - Perry County
The Saxon Lutheran Memorial campground and picnic areas are open. It is for primitive camping only for right now. At this time we are not set up for campers and RVs. There are no hook-ups, but we do have water in the park for the camper's use. There is a $10 per night fee. Please call ahead to make reservations, 573-824-5404.
Trail of Tears State Park
August
Jackson, MO - Cape Girardeau County
The tragic history that gives Trail of Tears State Park its name provides a sharp contrast to the peaceful, serene setting and the abundance of recreational opportunities enjoyed by visitors today. The 3,415-acre park is a memorial to the Cherokee Indians that lost their lives in a forced relocation, as well as a place for visitors to participate in a variety of outdoor adventures.
The park’s numerous trails offer opportunities for hiking, backpacking, primitive camping and equestrian pursuits. In winter, the bluffs and cliffs along the river are noted as roosting sites for bald eagles. For more information visit www.mostateparks.com/trailoftears
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