Antique seekers browse the wares in a building that once served as Abraham Lincoln’s local presidential campaign headquarters during the election of 1860; a bride and groom share their first dance at the Grand Opera House where vaudevillian Cliff Edwards (the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney’s…
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Brick-lined Main Street, the adjacent Missouri River, and preserved storefronts give St. Charles an immediate sense of history. Every walk along Historic Main Street reveals another captivating layer, from trading roots to riverfront stories that still shape the way visitors explore today. Here…
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Looking for ways to celebrate America 250 in Missouri? Explore the people, places, and events that helped shape the nation with this self-guided historical tour of St. Charles, Missouri. As one of the oldest cities west of the Mississippi River, St. Charles played a role in significant chapters of…
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On May 16, 1804, the Lewis & Clark Expedition began its journey west with a five-day stay in St. Charles. Then the last established settlement before venturing into the vast Louisiana Purchase territory, they gathered their final provisions and made last-minute adjustments to their journey. On the…
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Experience the rolling hills and vibrant colors of Historic Missouri Wine Country from April 23 through May 2 at the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. Each year, over 100 artists carry on the tradition of painting en plein air as they replicate scenes from Augusta, Defiance, and New Melle on canvas…
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St. Charles, Missouri is a captivating city with a history that spans over three centuries. Our beautiful historic Main Street with its brick-lined streets, picturesque buildings, and scenic surroundings make it our most popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts. Today, you can walk…
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