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La Fete de la St. Jean Baptiste
June 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Sibley Historic Site has partnered with the Friends of the Sibley Historic Site and the French-American Heritage Foundation to throw a celebration in honor of the Fete de St. Jean Baptiste, and you’re invited!
Traditionally, June 24 is the feast of St. John Baptiste, a French-Canadian holiday celebrating the patron saint of Canada. To celebrate French-Canadian / American Heritage, this celebration will be held on the grounds of the Sibley Historic Site, where Jean Baptiste Faribault’s house stands. Born in Quebec, Faribault worked at multiple fur posts around the Midwest and first settled in Minnesota around 1805.
Please bring your own chair and picnic basket to enjoy the live music and other activities.
On-Site activities will include live music, costumed interpreters, children’s games, an evening fire with marshmallow roasting, and stationed historical guides to answer any of your questions. And the best part of it all is that it is at no cost to you. Once these events are finalized, a schedule of events will be posted.