The Beast makes its way to Chicago
(pictured above are Pete Makovicky and Akiko Shinya)That’s the nickname Chief Fossil Preparator at the Chicago Field Museum, Akiko Shinya, gave to the 2,500-pound block of steel-reinforced plaster that arrived at the Field Museum September 16. Inside the block, known as a field jacket, sits the skeleton of a large duckbilled dinosaur called Parrosaurus missouriensis. […]
Exploration and Survey of the Blackfathom River Cave
Imagine finding what could be the most significant cave discovery in a generation, in the state of Missouri! Since its discovery in 2007, cavers have documented 7 miles of this glistening, highly decorated underground waterway in southern Ste. Genevieve County. It is now Missouri’s seventh-longest known cave, and one of its most unusual, with its […]
Representative Wright presents proclamations at the SGMLC
Tuesday, September 20, State Representative Dale Wright presented two proclamations at the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC). The first was specifically for Guy Darrough, SGMLC curator, for his significant discoveries and accomplishments surrounding the Missouri Dinosaur. In presenting the proclamation, Representative Wright read the proclamation aloud and added, “You are a marvelous asset […]
State of Missouri Proclamation for the Official Missouri Dinosaur Visitor Site at Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center
Representative Dale Wright will be presenting a PROCLAMATION to the Ste. Genevieve Museum, the Official Missouri DinosaurVisitors Site and a special PROCLAMATION to Mr. Guy Darrough next Tuesday,September 20th @ 1 PM.Please be our guest for the presentation; immediately following is a special museumtour for the media and guests to introduce you to the STE. […]
Senator Blunt visits dig site
(Guy Darrough with Senator Blunt) Senator Roy Blunt was back in his home state of Missouri this week and made several stops, including one off the beaten path. He contacted the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC) and asked to visit the site where the Missouri dinosaur was first discovered in the early 1940s. […]
Classic Car Cruise Show to be rescheduled soon
The classic Car show scheduled for July 17 was rained out, so the event will be rescheduled soon. When it is, Classic Cars of all makes and models will line up on Market Street in front of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center. The Ste. Gen Gearheadz will be out in full force the whole […]
SGMLC opens new hospital display
Video with Bill and Patty Naeger Video with Jaye Wood Video with Jean Griffard The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center has opened a new display, and at the heart of the display are three well-known physicians that practiced in Ste. Genevieve over 60 years ago–Doctors Gerald DeGenova, Reed Marts and Joseph Lutkewitte. These three physicians, […]
Moses Riney portrait and story have permament place in SGMLC
The story of Moses Riney, a slave who took up arms to end slavery and restore the Union, became a permanent part of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center in a formal ceremony held Sunday, May 22. Guest speakers include Mayor Paul Hassler, Mike Schaff from the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War […]
SGMLC to hold Moses Riney dedication
The story of Moses Riney, a slave who took up arms to end slavery and restore the Union, will become a permanent part of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center in a formal ceremony on Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. Guest speakers include Mayor Paul Hassler, Mike Schaff from the Sons of Union Veterans […]
Living St. Louis visits SGMLC
PBS Host Jim Kirchherr recently interviewed SGMLC Curator Guy Darrough for a segment on the popular Living St. Louis series. The segment with Darrough follows the one and a half minute opening. Enjoy! Click Here