Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s speaker series
Wednesday, April 16 – 7 pm
Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve
Presenters will be Mick Schwent, Vern Bauman and Bill Naeger
Sponsored by Mississippi Lime Company
In 1993, Sainte Genevieve, Missouri experienced a record-breaking flood. From July 1,1993 until August 6, 1993 the Mississippi River crest rose until it reached a maximum height of
49.74 feet. During that summer Sainte Genevieve experienced a natural disaster that cost
the community millions of dollars in damages but, through the coordinated efforts of local,
state and federal agencies and the assistance of tens of thousands of volunteers every
life was preserved. Relive that awe-inspiring summer with the people who were front and center in keeping the flood waters at bay and documenting the river’s historic rise.
Everyone in town has stories and memories of that flood and Bauman invites audience participation.
The presentation is free to museum members, otherwise museum admission will apply.