The rose gardens are open daily to visitors year round. Through many generations, and different families, the rose gardens have been cultivated extensively into what they are today. It is a perfect place to go when you need to stop and smell the roses.
As the oldest building still standing in Ste. Genevieve, Green Tree Tavern has had a rich history. It has served as a home, a business, and a Masonic Lodge over the years. Grounds are open dawn to dusk. Attend a ranger-led tour to visit the inside of this historic structure.
20-40 Minutes
Built in 1794, the Jean Baptiste Vallé House was home to the last Commandant of Ste. Genevieve. Jean Baptiste Vallé oversaw the transition from colonial town to a part of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase.
20-40 Minutes
Built in 1792, the Bauvais-Amoureux House stands as an architectural gem with a rich past. Here, Pélagie Amoureux, a woman who was formerly enslaved, and her husband Benjamin, a Frenchman, raised their family. Attend a ranger-led tour to learn more about the remarkable lives of those who called this place home.
20-40 Minutes
Learning Wellness Challenge: A home is more than the material of which it is made. Learn the story of one individual who lived at the Bauvais-Amoureux House.
Learning Wellness Challenge: Learn about an unusual style of architecture and the many people who called these houses home.
30-60 Minutes
Personal wellness is well within reach. Learn more about the National Park Service Wellness Challenge located at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.
Physical Wellness Challenge: Take a stretch break.
Physical Wellness Challenge: Roll along the river following the Levee Trail.
Physical Wellness Challenge: Craft your own tour by visiting local businesses and landmarks in the Historic District.
Mental Wellness Challenge: Get creative, get inspired.
Mental Wellness Challenge: Take a moment to check in with yourself and your surroundings.
Mental Wellness Challenge: Reflect on the past and the idea of legacy.
Learning Wellness Challenge: What do you want to know more about? Ask a park ranger about what you are most interested in!