Faust Park 2018 Preserving Your Past For Your Children’s Future Hello from the History Staff at Faust Park, one of St. Louis County’s most unique parks. The park was created in 1968 through the generosity of Leicester and Mary Plant Faust who donated the property. This was done with the intenon to forever preserve the original estate known as Thornhill. Thornhill was built between 1815 and 1819 by Frederick Bates, the second governor of Missouri. The site was also used to create our Historic Village which preserves buildings that represent the development of St. Louis County. Both the village and Thornhill host a variety of historic programs throughout the year. Over me many other aracons have been added to Faust Park. The St. Louis Carousel, the Buerfly House and the Webster University School of Music are all on the park grounds, although separate from the historical areas. The park also features a large playground, modern restroom facility, 2 picnic sites, a trail, an amphitheater and a reservable covered picnic shelter. For informaon on the picnic sites or shelter call 314-615-4FUN or 615-8328. Please visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust, find us on Facebook, or call us at 314-615-8328 for more informaon about Faust Park and upcoming events! Historic Village Open House March 24 & 25, June 16 & 17, July 28 & 29, September 8 12:00 — 4:00 p.m. Free to the public The historic homes in the Village will be open for free tours on the above weekends this summer. Guests to the park will be able to see the interiors of these buildings, and get a glimpse into life in St. Louis County during the second half of the 1800s. Guides in period dress will be available to answer quesons about the buildings as well as the heritage gardens. The actual buildings which are open is dependent on staffing. Thornhill Open House April 28 & 29, May 13, May 19 & 20, June 23 & 24, August 25 & 26 12:00 — 4:00 p.m. Free to the public Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in creang Missouri as we now know it. Tour a restored residence from the earliest days of Missouri statehood and see how life on froner was lived. The estate also includes the family cemetery which contains the burial site of the governor, his wife, Nancy, and two of their four children. 15185 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 Management has the right to deny admission for health and safety issues. For accommodations to make this program accessible call: 314-615-4386, 314-615-7840 TTY or 800-735-2966 (Relay MO)
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Faust Park
2018
Preserving Your Past For Your Children’s Future Hello from the History Staff at Faust Park, one of St. Louis County’s most unique parks. The park was created in 1968
through the generosity of Leicester and Mary Plant Faust who donated the property. This was done with the intention
to forever preserve the original estate known as Thornhill. Thornhill was built between 1815 and 1819 by Frederick
Bates, the second governor of Missouri. The site was also used to create our Historic Village which preserves buildings
that represent the development of St. Louis County. Both the village and Thornhill host a variety of historic programs
throughout the year.
Over time many other attractions have been added to Faust Park. The St. Louis Carousel, the Butterfly House and the
Webster University School of Music are all on the park grounds, although separate from the historical areas. The park
also features a large playground, modern restroom facility, 2 picnic sites, a trail, an amphitheater and a reservable
covered picnic shelter. For information on the picnic sites or shelter call 314-615-4FUN or 615-8328.
Please visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust, find us on Facebook, or call us at 314-615-8328 for more
information about Faust Park and upcoming events!
Historic Village Open House March 24 & 25, June 16 & 17,
July 28 & 29, September 8 12:00 — 4:00 p.m. Free to the public
The historic homes in the Village will be open for free tours on the above weekends this summer. Guests to the park
will be able to see the interiors of these buildings, and get a glimpse into life in St. Louis County during the second half
of the 1800s. Guides in period dress will be available to answer questions about the buildings as well as the heritage
gardens. The actual buildings which are open is dependent on staffing.
Thornhill Open House April 28 & 29, May 13, May 19 & 20,
June 23 & 24, August 25 & 26 12:00 — 4:00 p.m. Free to the public
Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in creating Missouri as we
now know it. Tour a restored residence from the earliest days of Missouri statehood and see how life on frontier was
lived. The estate also includes the family cemetery which contains the burial site of the governor, his wife, Nancy, and
two of their four children.
15185 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Management has the right to deny admission for health and safety issues. For accommodations to make this program accessible call:
314-615-4386, 314-615-7840 TTY or 800-735-2966 (Relay MO)
Lunch at Thornhill Saturday May 12, 11 am-2pm
$30 per person (Reservation Required)
Come join Nancy, the wife of the second governor of Missouri, at their home
Thornhill in beautiful Faust Park, for light luncheon. What better way to celebrate
Mother’s Day then with polite conversation and lunch served by period dressed
reenactors?
Space limited and reservations must be made in advance. For questions or reservations call 314-615-8328 or to make a
reservation yourself visit our website.
Spring Cleaning at Faust Park April 28, 9am– 3pm
$20/space to sell Free Admission
Clean out the garage, empty the basement and raise some extra cash by bringing your goods to Faust Park to re-sell.
Being located off Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield makes this that prime location to find all those treasures you have been
searching for!
Venders must reserve their spot in advance. Set up will take place from 7-9am. Spaces will be assigned first come first
serve. Food items cannot be sold without a valid food vendor license.
Site opens to buyers at 9am.
Campout on the site of an original Spanish land grant, where the oldest existing
governors house in Missouri still stands. Explore the life of a early pioneer in the
Louisiana Territory before sleeping under the stars. Includes a tour of Thornhill.
Dinner and breakfast provided/bring your own camping gear. Space limited. For their safety pets not allowed.
Advanced reservations are required by calling 314-615-8328.
A Rendezvous with the Past May 19-20, 4pm-9 am
$30/person
Faust Olden Days of Summer June 8, 22 and July 13, 9 am – 12 pm
$10/child in advance by calling the Faust Office or through our website; $15/child day of event
Special event for kids age 2 to 12.
(Parents are FREE with paid child.)
Many activities planned including blacksmith demonstrations, woodworking
demonstrations, rope making, peg making candle dipping, butter churning, and
hayrides.
Activities are subject to change due to staffing.
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
Tuesday June 5th through August 14th (Except July 3rd) Music 7-9 pm; gates open at 5:30
Food available to purchase
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce will host concerts on Tuesday evenings beginning in June. Bring lawn seating
and the whole family to enjoy a night of live music under the stars. For a complete schedule of bands, dates or rainout
info, check the Chamber’s website:
www.chesterfieldmochamber.com/Special-Events.html or call 636-532-3399.
Movie Night at Faust Park Friday June 15
Gates open 7pm; Movie starts at 8:30pm Admission: $3 per person. Ages 2 and under free.
Bring your blankets, chairs and spend the evening at Historic Faust Park to enjoy a movie under the stars with your
family. This event will take place at the Faust Park Amphitheater.
Soda, Water and snacks available for purchase. No coolers allowed.
For more information call 314-615-8328.
Bike through Time June 24, noon and 2pm
$5/person ages 12 and up Advanced Reservations Required
Get a close up view of history and explore the historic buildings and sites of Faust Park led by an expert guide as you
“bike through time”. The journey will not exceed two hours. All skill levels welcome. Helmet is required.
Missouri Harvest Hayrides September 15 & 16
3, 4, 5 & 6 pm $10 per person (Advanced Reservations Required)
Visit the village only for $5 per person
Taking the place of our Fall Heritage Festival we invite you to join us to celebrate harvest in Missouri. Take a
hayride through historic Faust Park, with views of the Governor’s mansion and the Faust Estate as well as
beautiful tree lined trails. Join us in the Historic Village to watch and try your hand at various harvest time
activities.
History Hayrides at Faust Park October 5 & 6 6, 7, and 8 pm $10 per person
Advanced Reservations Require
Join us after dark for a hayride around Faust Park. Then wander through candlelit historic homes, where refreshments
and storytellers await. Warm up with a campfire. Tickets must be purchased in advance from our website
stlouisco.com/Parks or by calling 314-615-8332 or 314-615-4386.
Want to skip the hayrides? Visit just the Historic Village for $5!
Governor Frederick Bates has been at rest for 193 years and he’s now rested well enough to visit with you at his graveside. Join Frederick, his wife Nancy, other members of the family and a few more resident ghosts in the family cemetery behind Thornhill, in Faust Park. The house will be appropriately
decorated and historically dressed docents will explain mourning practices and superstitions of the period. Please come, the Governor is dying to meet you.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance from our website or by calling 314-615-8332 or 314-615-4386.
An Evening in the Cemetery October 19 and October 20; 6:30-9pm $5 per person, children under 4 free
Come experience the beauty of the holiday season at the home of Missouri’s second governor in
Historic Faust Park. Explore the customs of holidays of the past on this self-guided stroll through the
festively adorned rooms with historically dressed docents in attendance.
Candlelight Stroll of Thornhill December 7, 6-9pm December 8, 5-9 pm
$10 per adult in advance, $12 at the gate. $5 per children ages 4-12 (under 4 are free)
Cash only at the gate, Credit Cards can be used in advance by calling 314-615-8328 or visiting our website.
Private Tours and Education Programs
In addition to our Open House Weekends, it is possible to arrange tours of both the Historic Village and Thornhill for group outings. Village tours include all four of the houses as well as some of the other buildings. A tour of Thornhill
focuses on the home, including the summer kitchen, with additional information provided regarding the various out-buildings. The tours are conducted by members of our History Department staff.
For more information please call 314-615-8336.
Faust Park offers a variety of educational programs designed to help both traditional and non-traditional school groups meet their Missouri History education requirements. All of these programs are crafted to give students insight into life in the territorial era and early years of statehood by providing “hands-on” learning about survival on the frontier. For
more information about existing programs, and to discuss tailoring them to meet your needs, please email our Museum Education staff at [email protected] or call 314-615-8336
