Learning Center Presents Echoes of the River: The Legacy of Pierre Menard and Old Kaskaskia

Shane Wagner will explore the history and lasting significance of the Pierre Menard Home—the final surviving remnant of old Kaskaskia. Its importance lies not only in its distinctive Louisiana Creole architecture, which earned it designation as a National Historic Landmark, but also in the story of Pierre Menard himself and what he represented in the region’s historic, social, and cultural landscape. Wagner will also discuss the origins and legends surrounding Fort Kaskaskia and Fort de Chartres,
weaving together the interconnected histories of the region—including nearby Ste. Genevieve, visible just across the river. It was that same river, after all, that destroyed Ste. Genevieve in 1785—then shifted course a century later to wipe out Kaskaskia. Presentation sponsored by Kertz Seed LLC. Free to museum members, otherwise, regular admission applies.

You may also like the following events from Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center:

• This Friday, 21st November, 10:30 am, Passport Portfolio Lesson 3, Denmark in Sainte Genevieve

Also check out other Workshops in Sainte Genevieve.