Early Settlement in Cape Girardeau County: Bus Tour & Cultural Presentations

Early Settlement in Cape Girardeau County: Bus Tour & Cultural Presentations

Host: Cape Girardeau County History Center
📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025
📍 Morning location: Bus departs from Riverside Regional Library parking lot
📍 Afternoon location: Gospel Life Church Auditorium (next to the library)

Join us for a day of discovery as we explore the rich history of early settlement in Cape Girardeau County along the Mississippi River.

🚌 MORNING BUS TOUR | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
🎟️ $40/person (includes lunch)
- Chartered, guided bus tour to historic landmarks including The Red House and Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum
- Picnic lunch provided
🔗 Register in person at the Cape County History Center (102 S. High St., Jackson)
Seats are limited—reserve early!

🎶 FREE AFTERNOON PROGRAM | 1:00–3:30 PM
At Gospel Life Church Auditorium, 1985 E. Jackson Blvd.
(Co-Hosted by Riverside Regional Library)
🎻 Enjoy a performance by French Creole musician and educator Dennis Stroughmatt
🎙️ Followed by keynote speaker Suzanne Michelle Jones, renowned storyteller and member of the Missouri Speakers Bureau, presenting on Native American migration and regional history
🎟️ No registration needed for the afternoon session—just come!

📞 Questions? Call the History Center at 573-204-4240.

Also check out other Music events in Jackson, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Jackson, Entertainment events in Jackson.