Red House Interpretive Center

Red House Interpretive Center The Red House is managed by the Red House Executive Board in partnership with the City of Cape Girar This historic site was founded in 2003.

Representing Cape Girardeau's founder Louis Lorimier's Red House trading post, the Red House Interpretive Center interprets life in the 1803 Cape Girardeau District, including Lewis and Clarks visit to Cape Girardeau in November of 1803. Missouri Legacy Award & Certified Lewis and Clark Trail Site

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We had a great time at Heritage Day 2025! Thank you to all that stopped by!Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation
06/04/2025

We had a great time at Heritage Day 2025! Thank you to all that stopped by!

Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation

Join us in celebrating the Red House Interpretive Center at the 2025 Heritage Day! There will be mule jumping, blacksmit...
05/10/2025

Join us in celebrating the Red House Interpretive Center at the 2025 Heritage Day! There will be mule jumping, blacksmithing, flint knapping, a black powder gun display, demonstrations of lace making, carving wood bowls and spoons, and more! The Sons of the Revolution will be displaying all 27 of the officially adopted flags in the history of the U.S. We will also have music by Don Hahs!

Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Red House Interpretive Center

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department at 573-339-6340.

05/02/2025
The Red House Interpretive Center is seeking Volunteer Docents and Red House Committee Volunteers!We are looking for:1) ...
03/11/2025

The Red House Interpretive Center is seeking Volunteer Docents and Red House Committee Volunteers!

We are looking for:
1) Docents: May-October, Saturdays 1-4, responsibilities include opening/closing Red House, giving tours, and managing gift shop sales (training for all will be provided).

2) Red House Committee Members: Meet first Wednesday of the month at 4pm to discuss running of Red House, help with events, projects, volunteer management, fundraising, and docent preferably one or more a month during visitor season.

To inquire about volunteering, please scan the QR code below or email us at [email protected].

During the month of December, Acee's Food & Fuel, located at the corner of Perryville Rd and Lexington Ave , will be sup...
12/03/2024

During the month of December, Acee's Food & Fuel, located at the corner of Perryville Rd and Lexington Ave , will be supporting the Red House Interpretive Center! Fuel up at either Pump #1 or Pump #2 and Acee's will donate a portion of the funds to the Red House! Thanks Acee's!

12/02/2024

During the month of December, Accees Food and Fuel, located at the corner of Perryville Rd and Lexington Ave. , will be supporting the Red House!!! Fuel up at either Pump #1 or Pump #2 and Acees will donate a portion of the funds to the Red House!! Thanks Acees!!!!

10/24/2024

180 likes, 7 comments. “♥️ Vintage downtown KFVS🎵There's a feeling in the air... ”

07/16/2024

Don’t forget to visit Rosati’s today!

07/12/2024

Tuesday, July 16 head to Rosati’s Pizza in Cape to help support the Red House!

They are graciously donating 10% of all sit in and carry out sales to the Red House that day.

Get a great meal and support a local history center at the same time!

Join us for the 2nd Historic Porch Sessions concert of the summer at the Red House Interpretive Center in Downtown Cape ...
07/09/2024

Join us for the 2nd Historic Porch Sessions concert of the summer at the Red House Interpretive Center in Downtown Cape Girardeau! Gather with friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate the power of music to unite our community. With the Red House and the flood wall as our backdrop, immerse yourself in the beauty of live music and the warmth of community connection. Remember, we are a family-friendly, well-behaved dog friendly, cooler and pizza box friendly event.

Gates open at 6pm and we encourage those who want to focus on the music to arrive early and get your spot in the lawn.

We will also have Red House medallions for purchase, suitable for Christmas ornaments! Available for just $12. See caption below for photo of medallion.

05/30/2024

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S. Main Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

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Representing Cape Girardeau's founder Louis Lorimier's Red House trading post, the Red House Interpretive Center interprets life in the 1803 Cape Girardeau District, including Lewis and Clarks visit to Cape Girardeau in November of 1803. This historic site was founded in 2003. Missouri Legacy Award & Certified Lewis and Clark Trail Site