Monday, April 26, 2010

Just a Quick Reminder

We just want to remind all of you that the Menard Home will be hosting the 3rd Annual Garden Walk this coming Sunday, May 2nd, from 1-4 pm.  As an added bonus members of the Mississippi Valley Art Guild will be on hand displaying their artwork of the Menard Home. 

As always this event is solely sponsored and paid for by the Friends of the Menard Home. 

We hope to see all of you on Sunday! 

Monday, April 12, 2010

Third Annual Garden Walk and Art Show

The Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site would like to invite you to attend their third annual Garden Walk and Art show on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 from 1-4pm. The date has been moved up by one month in hopes of catching the garden at its absolute peek and a new twist has been added. The home will sponsor an art show displaying works of art of by the Mississippi Valley Art Guild. Members will be present to explain their artwork which depicts scenes of the Pierre Menard Home. Members have used various mediums including, pencil sketches, acrylics and photography to name just a few.

The herb garden, which should be resplendent in the late spring afternoon, will provide the backdrop for a wonderful event with all of the herbs representing those plants that were used in the 19th Century not only for seasoning food, but also for medicinal purposes as well as clothing dye, cheese making and additives for wine. This event offers an inviting afternoon of education, learning and fun. The Friends of the Menard Home will be dressed in period clothing and offering refreshments to visitors as well as giving tours of the garden, home and summer kitchen. Everyone is welcome to come out, take a step back in history and enjoy an afternoon and a glimpse at a bygone era and enjoy the wonderful artwork of the Mississippi Valley Art Guild.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Colonial Gardening Program at Chester Library

The public is invited to a free program at the Chester Public Library on Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Robert Mueller, President of the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, will present "Colonial Gardening and Agriculture in the Mid-Mississippi Valley”. This presentation explores mid-Mississippi horticulture before 1820 based on travelers’ descriptions to the area. Hear how colonial gardening techniques still impact present trends.

Mr. Mueller is very interested in the early history of Ste. Genevieve and surrounding area. He is also a genealogist with a special interest in the Germans of Ste. Genevieve County and a member of the Ste. Genevieve County Master Gardeners, Inc. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the State Historical Society of Missouri.

For more information about this program, please call the Chester Public Library at (618)826-3711. For information on the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, please visit http://www.historicstegen.org/

Photos of Chimney Repairs in Progress

Contracting is being done by Lake Contracting and subcontracting by Diecker-Terry, Masonry, Inc. out of Marissa, IL. You be the judge

The Current Condition & Maintenance Issues of the Menard Home

If you don't like the photos, please call and write our Legislatures. Addresses can be found in the right hand column of this blog.

Maintainance Issues at the Menard Home

Houston We Have a PROBLEM!!!!!

This is what the southeast dormer looks like from the attic. The light you're seeing is daylight...guess what happens when it rains!?!!???!!!


Houston We Have Another Problem!!!

Houston We Have Another Problem!!!
This is what is happening in the nursery with all the heavy rain.

Baked Whole Pumpkin

1 (5-7 lb) pumpkin
6 Whole eggs
2 Cup Whipping cream
½ cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses
½ teaspoon Fresh grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ginger
2 tablespoon Butter

This dish was a favorite of George Washington. While it was called a pie in the old days, it's certainly not what we call a pie now. Here the custard pie is found inside the pumpkin and the whole thing is to be served up with a bit of anticipation for a very different pumpkin dessert. Cut the lid off the pumpkin just as you would for a jack-o'-lantern. Remove the seeds and save for toasting later. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the exception of the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the pumpkin lid and place in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the mixture has set like a custard. Serve from the pumpkin at your table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving. This is an interesting substitution for the usual pumpkin pie.

Herb Garden

The Menard Home Herb Garden has an extensive collection of herbs which were used during the 19th Century. These herbs were not used just for cooking but were also used for medicinal purposes as well.

The Menard Home Herb Garden in Early Spring 2008

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009
Please remember this, least we forget and history repeats itself. Be ever vigilant and protect our beloved home.