September 21, 2008

French Colonial Crafts & Traders A hands-on event of 18th century crafts: pottery, blacksmithing, needle work, great wheel lathe, carpentry & weaving. A rare opportunity for the public to try these crafts. Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, IL

September 20 & 21, 2008

Apple Butter Festival Peeling of the apples at the Mill Friday 8 am – 1 pm Apple stirring at the Mill Saturday 6 am – 3 pm Maeystown, IL

October 4 & 5, 2008

French and Indian War Assemblage Living history event portraying the time period of the fort with camp life, contests, military events, and vignettes. Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, IL 9 am -5 pm

October 11 & 12, 2008

Promenade des Arts & Plein Aire Event Special exhibit & reception by the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild on Friday evening. $10/person donation. 10 am - dusk, Saturday & Sunday Historic District, Ste. Genevieve, MO

October 12, 2008

Oktoberfest Enjoy all the sounds and smells of autumn while browsing through arts and crafts displays and demonstrations. 10 am - dusk Maeystown, IL

November 1 & 2, 2008

Winter Rendezvous A living history event featuring camp life and a woodswalk team shooting match. 9 am - 5 pm Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, IL

Talented artists capture the changing seasons at the Inn.