Spring Visitor Guide 2023

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Chosen number one German deli in Missouri by Food Network. Winner of 19 gold medals ( perfect scores ), 9 silver medals, (almost perfect scores ) and 3 bronze medals ( not almost perfect scores ) from the Wurst competition in Frankfurt, Germany. We make 45 flavors of Bratwurst, 12 flavors of bacon, 10 flavors of Summer Sausage, 7 flavors of craft beer, 5 flavors of craft soda, and 2 flavors of craft wine. Also great pit smoked BBQ brisket, pulled pork, pork steaks, and ribs! Indoor/outdoor seating.

What's Inside Welcome to

What's Inside ....................................................

Hermann Story..................................................

Wine growing in Herman Area......................

An Old Tavern Lives On..................................

German School Museum................................

Strassner.............................................................

Garden Tours.....................................................

Price's Raid.........................................................

Maps ...............................................................

Wine Trail ..........................................................

Hermann, MO

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Visitor, a Hermann Advertiser publication that highlights many fun things to see and do in our wonderful little historic town on the Missouri River. Hermann goes all-out to see locals and town visitors get in the spirit of all events that we offer. We have a long tradition of winemaking, and there are family-friendly activities and beautiful accommodations to make your stay memorable. Just peek around the corners, jump on a trolley, and share a glass of wine. Hermann is interesting, friendly, fun, safe and a very generous community. We think you'll like it too! The staff at the

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The historic Hermann museum on the corner of Fourth and Schiller will delight any visitor. Seen here, a museum board member depicting a Civil War soldier.

The Hermann Story

Hermann was a dream. Founded in 1836 by the German Settlement Society of Philadelphia, whose members were appalled at the loss of native customs and language among their countrymen in America, this colony was intended to be a self-supporting refuge for German heritage and traditions. In fact, a “Second Fatherland” was planned.

The proposed community was set up as a joint-stock company advertised throughout the eastern United States and Germany. Members bought shares which entitled them to lots in the future town or to 40-acre farms around it. The colony quickly attracted a variety of professions, artisans, and laborers drawn by the idea of a “German Athens of the West”.

In 1837, a scouting committee headed by George Bayer, a schoolmaster and musician who had immigrated in 1830 from Karlsruhe, Baden, on the Rhine River, selected a site in Missouri. On behalf of the Society, Bayer acquired 11,300 acres of Frene Creek Valley land for $15,612. His choice for the site, bounded by hills and bluffs on three sides and the Missouri River on the north, and teeming with wild grapevines, was apparently influenced by its similarity to the Rhine River region in Germany.

Anxious to begin on what they expected to become one of the largest cities in the United States, the Society modeled the layout of the colony on that of Philadelphia, including a 10 foot wider Market Street in the optimistic plan. Selecting the name of Germany’s national hero, Hermann (Arminius in Latin), who defeated the Roman legions in 9 A.D., seemed a fitting symbol for the great dream their new settlement embodied.

George Bayer was appointed general manager and instructed to survey lots, act as land agent, arbitrate all disputes, establish a school and take up the duties of schoolmaster. Unfortunately, Bayer was delayed by illness and did not arrive in Hermann until the early spring of 1838. By that time the first small group of eager settlers, who had arrived in Mid-December of 1837, were disgruntled and resentful. Their unrealistic vision of rural life in the west had been shattered by the grim reality of a harsh winter in the wilderness, during which they had depended for survival on the kindness of a few hardy residents.

Letters of complaint (many totally unfounded) regarding Bayer’s management were sent to Philadelphia. The colonists were so difficult and the tasks assigned him so impossible, that in October of 1838, Bayer was relieved of his duties. Saddened and disillusioned, Bayer died “of a broken heart” in March of 1839. He was buried in disgrace in the remotest corner of the city cemetery he had platted, and directions were given that no one was to be buried within 75 feet of his grave.

On July 1, 1839, the 450 residents of Hermann separated themselves from the parent Society of Philadelphia. Although this decision was rash, the tenacity of the early settlers and their descendants, and the well-organized framework provided by the Society, have allowed the town to endure and to pursue its cultural dream in spite of two World Wars, Prohibition and Depression.

During Hermann’s 150th anniversary celebration in 1986, a court of inquiry, after months of investigation, formally exonerated George Bayer of any wrongdoing in the management of Hermann. Today our founder is finally given the recognition and honor he deserves.

Since the 1950’s, Hermann has encouraged a renewed interest in its unique heritage. Nowhere is the town’s pride in its history more evident than in the architectural restorations throughout the village and its countryside. The dream lives on.

ST. GEORGE CATHOLIC CHURCH Welcomes You!

128 W. 4th St. • 573-486-2723

MASS TIMES: Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 7 & 10:30 a.m.

Chocolate Wine Trail in February is

Chocolate Wine Trail in February

A Faith Based Boutique

408 Market St. Hours: (573) 395-6481

February is for chocolate and wine lovers, and the perfect place to enjoy both is the Chocolate Wine Trail.

February is for chocolate and wine lovers, and the perfect place to enjoy both is the Chocolate Wine Trail.

The Battle of Hermann, September 1864

The Battle of Hermann, September 1864

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Each year seven Hermann-area wineries pair up chocolate and wine. It's so close to Valentine's Day, your sweetheart will love it.

Each year seven Hermann-area wineries pair up chocolate and wine. It's so close to Valentine's Day, your sweetheart will love it.

It's the perfect romantic getaway.

Chip and Joanna Gaines’

It's the perfect romantic getaway.

Missouri was the site of more Civil War battles and engagements than any other state besides Virginia and Tennessee. In 1861, the year the war began, nearly 45 percent of the fighting and most, if not all of the casualties occurred in this state. In addition, Missouri provided nearly 200,000 troops to both sides of the war effort, which represented more soldiers in proportion to its population than any other state.

Missouri was the site of more Civil War battles and engagements than any other state besides Virginia and Tennessee. In 1861, the year the war began, nearly 45 percent of the fighting and most, if not all of the casualties occurred in this state. In addition, Missouri provided nearly 200,000 troops to both sides of the war effort, which represented more soldiers in proportion to its population than any other state.

Always the third weekend in February, the 2012 Chocolate Wine Trail is Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19.

Always the third weekend in February, the 2012 Chocolate Wine Trail is Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19.

Chip  and  Joanna  Gaines’  Magnolia Home  pillows  and  throws  and Magnolia  Home-­‐inspired accessories  are  some  of  the  items you  will  find  at  Amish  on  Fourth.   The  farmhouse  style  is  prevalent in  the  Midwest  and  Strassner’s  is delighted  to  showcase  it  in  their premier  retail  shops.

Magnolia Home pillows and throws and Magnolia Home-inspired accessories are some of the items you will find at Amish on Fourth. The farmhouse style is prevalent in the Midwest and Strassner’s is delighted to showcase it in their premier retail shops.

Call to get your tickets early, because this getaway always sells out.

Amish on 4th Introduces Magnolia Home

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Call to get your tickets early, because this getaway always sells out.

Advance tickets are required and are $30 per person. Saturday hours are 10:00 to 5:00; and Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00. Call 1-800-932-8687 for more information.

While Hermann's part in the Civil War was limited, it has been well documented by local historians. Missouri’s geographic location was important to military communication and travel, with three major waterways, the Missouri, the Mississippi, and the Ohio Rivers, either touching the state or running directly through it. Hermann, being situated on the Missouri River, had its day in history.

While Hermann's part in the Civil War was limited, it has been well documented by local historians. Missouri’s geographic location was important to military communication and travel, with three major waterways, the Missouri, the Mississippi, and the Ohio Rivers, either touching the state or running directly through it. Hermann, being situated on the Missouri River, had its day in history.

was left with few defenders. When Sterling Price’s Confederate armies approached Hermann, the older men that remained in town used multiple shots from a single cannon to confuse the Confederates and cause them to assume that the town was well guarded. The small group of men pulled their cannon from hill to hill, giving the Confederates the idea that a strong regiment was ready to do battle.

was left with few defenders. When Sterling Price’s Confederate armies approached Hermann, the older men that remained in town used multiple shots from a single cannon to confuse the Confederates and cause them to assume that the town was well guarded. The small group of men pulled their cannon from hill to hill, giving the Confederates the idea that a strong regiment was ready to do battle.

The creation of heirloom-quality furniture is among the Amish’s lasting traditions.

Advance tickets are required and are $30 per person. Saturday hours are 10:00 to 5:00; and Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00. Call 1-800-932-8687 for more information.

Hermann escaped a big confrontation, and only a few cannon shots were fired.

Hermann escaped a big confrontation, and only a few cannon shots were fired.

While all available militia regiments were

While all available militia regiments were

from quality wood and crafted with care without use of particle board or laminate and is valued for its quality that can be passed down from one generation to the next. The detail and finish of a piece of furniture is applied by hand, ensuring the finest quality. The creation of heirloom-quality furniture is among the Amish's lasting traditions.

The famous cannon remains in Hermann as a memento of the war.

The famous cannon remains in Hermann as a memento of the war.

A Way of Life

applied  by  hand,  ensuring  the finest  quality.    The  creation  of heirloom-­‐quality  furniture  is among  the  Amish’s  lasting traditions.

Alongside the accessories, discover how you can create your own style of bedroom and dining room furniture. Simply select different types of wood, stain, color, and table shape/size to achieve just what fits your space! Occasional tables, rocking chairs and hope chests have been added to their selection of Amish furniture. Considered some of the best made

Alongside  the  accessories, discover  how  you  can  create  your own  style  of  bedroom  and  dining room  furniaure.    Simply  select different  types  of  wood,  stain, color,  and  table  shape/size  to achieve  just  what  fits  your  space!   Occasional  tables,  rocking  chairs and  hope  chests  have  been  added to  their  selection  of  Amish furniture.

A Way of Life

There are about 150,000 Amish in North America, with the largest settlements in Ohio and Pennsylvania. They lead a simple life, one that is with-

To experience the joy of owning any item of furniture that is a beautiful design of sound construction and created from the best quality raw material you need look no further than Amish furniture. Amish on Fourth is located at 128 East 4th Street, Ste. 1. You can reach them at 573-486-2682 or www.StrassnerFurniture.Com

sary fripperies. A reliance on modern conveniences and mechanizations taken for granted by the masses is limited indeed by the Amish.

Considered  some  of  the  best made  furniture  in  the  world, produced  without  frills,  and  hand-­‐made  with  precision  rather  than with  power  tools,  Amish  furniture is  providing  another  reason  to  visit Hermann.

furniture in the world, produced without frills, and hand-made with precision rather than with power tools, Amish furniture is providing another reason to visit Hermann. In a class of its own and reflecting the character of its makers, Amish furniture is hewn from quality wood and crafted with care without the use of particle board or laminate. It is valued for its quality and is destined to become a family heirloom. The detail and finish of a piece of furniture is applied by hand, ensuring the finest quality.

In October of 1864, during his drive through Missouri as part of Price’s Raid, General John S. Marmaduke’s men camped at the site of the Husmann-Manwaring Nursery, just outside of Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri. Husmann later wrote that the Confederates destroyed many vines and fruit trees and emptied all of his barrels of cider and wine into the Missouri River before continuing their journey.

In October of 1864, during his drive through Missouri as part of Price’s Raid, General John S. Marmaduke’s men camped at the site of the Husmann-Manwaring Nursery, just outside of Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri. Husmann later wrote that the Confederates destroyed many vines and fruit trees and emptied all of his barrels of cider and wine into the Missouri River before continuing their journey.

In  a  class  of  its  own  and  reflecting the  character  of  its  makers,  Amish furniture  is  hewn  from  quality wood  and  crafted  with  care without  the  use  of  particle  board or  laminate.    It  is  valued  for  its quality  and  is  destined  to  become a  family  heirloom.    The  detail  and finish  of  a  piece  of  furniture  is

There are about 150,000 Amish in North America, with the largest settlements in Ohio and Pennsylvania. They lead a simple life, one that is without ostentation and unnecessary fripperies. A reliance on modern conveniences and mechanizations taken for granted by the masses is limited indeed by the Amish. To experience the joy of owning any item of furniture that is a beautiful design, of sound construction, and created from the best quality raw material, you need look no further than Amish on Fourth, located at 128 E 4th Street, Suite 1. Visit their website, StrassnerFurniture.com or call them at 573-486-2682.

There  are  about 150,000  Amish  in  North  America, with  the  largest  settlements  in Ohio  and  Pennsylvania.    They  lead a  simple  life,  one  that  is  without ostentation  and  unnecessary fripperies.    A  reliance  on  modern conveniences  and  mechanizations taken  for  granted  by  the  masses  is limited  indeed  by  the  Amish.    To experience  the  joy  of  owning  any item  of  furniture  that  is  a  beautiful design,  of  sound  construction,  and created  from  the  best  quality  raw material,  you  need  look  no  further than  Amish  on  Fourth,  located  at 128  E  4

Way  of  Life

1.    Visit  their website, StrassnerFurniture.com

r  call  them  at  573-­‐486-­‐2682.

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Early year’s chronicle of winegrowing in the Hermann area

The October 1849 issue of “The Western Journal” , a St. Louis English Language publication, contained an article entitled “The Vineyards of Hermann, Mo.” … “So quietly has this new settlement proceeded with its enterprise. . . that we question if one in a hundred of our own citizens is at this day, aware of the fact, that wine has ever been produced at Hermann, although some of the vineyards are in full view from the steamboats, which daily pass the romantic bluffs on which the vines are growing.”

A letter from Hermann winemaker Michael Poeschel, translated in the Journal from the German in which it was written, followed the editors comments. Poeschel stated: “I am from the northern part of Germany, therefore had no knowledge of the culture of the grape before I came to Hermann.” Others, he noted, who settled in Hermann in earlier years had come from the Rhine area and did not succeed well in growing grapes because they followed “old prejudices.”

Later settlers became more successful because they cultivated their vines “more after the Cincinnati manner.” According to Poeschel’s correspondence in the Journal, planting in the Hermann area began with about 50,000 vines in 1845; the number had dramatically increased to “at least 700,000 vines in full thrift” in 1849. Writing of his own vineyard, Poeschel wrote in The Journal: “Three years ago I commenced my little plantation, planting about 1000 rootlings (yearlings) on 7/8 of an acre, raised them all on Espaliers, and they grow wonderfully. In 1847, I earned from my little vineyard nearly $700 in grapes, and $400 from wood. In 1848 I made wine to the amount of 1600 dollars, 400 dollars of wood (slips and yearlings).”

Poeschel offered advice on wine handling. “Have you love for wine, let it lay undisturbed till April, then bottle it.”

Hermann Farm is Missouri's premier destination connecting, engaging, and educating people of all ages. We offer in-depth tours of our 200-acre farm, George Husmann's restored 1847 Greek Revival-style home, a 19th-century dog trot-style cabin furnished wi th period antiques, a 12,000 sq. ft. stone barn housing our magnificent Shire horses, and a stop at our distillery.

526 E. First Street, Hermann, Missouri ~ hermannfarm.org

Pool Tables -Karaoke & DJ Nights -Darts -Pizza -Foosball -Fried Chicken -8 Big TVs

GoldenTee-Late Night Food -Air Hockey -Outdoor Patio -Big Buck Hunter -Nachos

VIP Room for Party Rental -V & GF Options -Signature Pitcher Drinks -On UberEats

Historic Hermann Museum

312 Schiller at 4th Street 573-486-2017

To Schedule Group Tours: 573-789-0771

Visit the Museum & Gift Shop

Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm

(Closed Wednesday)

Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Closed for Winter.

Will be open again in the Spring!

Blue Star Museum

FreeadmissionforActiveMilitary &immediatefamily

Find us on Facebook!

www.historichermann.com

Golf Hermann!

For

Loutre Shore Country Club

Come play a round of golf at Loutre Shore Country Club

The course plays either 9 or 18 holes & is very challenging. Tee times are preferred and can be made by calling the clubhouse at: 573-486-5815

We have rental clubs available & a driving range to use. The clubhouse has a full bar, and offers hot dogs & some light lunch sandwiches.

Trolley transportation from Hermann may be arranged. We are located just 2.5 miles north of Hermann on Hwy. 19. Cross the Kit Bond Bridge, we will be on the left by the big red barn

Hours/Rates

Off Season - Open daily 10-4

Peak Season - Open daily 8-7

Monday - Friday 9 holes - $18 • 18 holes $28 • Includes cart

Saturday - Sunday 9 holes

573-486-5815 or email: lscc@loutreshoregolf.com

www.loutreshoregolf.com

An old Hermann tavern lives on

Many political figures and baseball celebrities have visited the Concert Hall Bar & Barrel in downtown Hermann, “the oldest operating tavern west of the Mississippi.”

One afternoon during a deer season in the early 1980s, Cardinals relief pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter introduced himself by signing his name to a customer’s baseball cap.

Even though the tavern appeared to have had some influence with the legislature, the question has many times been asked, how did it operate during the Prohibition era? The late Harry J. Heberle, former owner who served as the Gasconade County sheriff, once told a reporter: “They just ignored the law, and dispensed the booze out of a back room.”

In an Advertiser-Courier story printed May 18, 1983, Heberle pointed out that the local citizens had also impressed a federal judge with the quality of their illegal product that he designated the Warren County jail as a federal jail so that the locals convicted of bootlegging could serve their time in a facility which was close enough to allow visits by relatives.

“The Concert Hall was never without beer anytime—even during Prohibition,” the late Hugo Neumann, long time owner, was once quoted saying.

The construction of the Concert Hall was started in 1878 by John Pfautsch and Phillip Kuhn. The building, which took eight years to complete, had a tavern and a dining room on the first floor and a concert hall on the second floor. The second floor hosted four concerts each year.

The long years of construction work on the 80 foot tall building was exemplified by the words of Gott See: “Dank, Wir Sind Ferig,” Thank God we’re finished. These words were found etched on one of the roof gables.

Events

Wurstfest - last weekend of March

Maifest – Third weekend in May

Hermann Garden Tours – First weekend June (see article on page 25)

Antique Show - April 15

Wine & Jazz Festival – August 19

Freedom Fest - July 3

Oktoberfest – Every weekend in October

Christmas in Hermann – November 25 through December 25

German School Museum Tells stories of Hermann’s History

Hermann’s heritage is well represented at the German School Museum on Schiller Street. The two-story brick building is unique because it’s a public school that was built with private funds. In 1871 the citizens constructed their own building to educate their children. Today the German School Museum continues the tradition by educating the public about Hermann’s diverse history.

Did you know that Hermann was a major port on the Missouri River and several riverboat captains lived here? The River Room has an impressive collection of riverboat models, a replica of the Pin Oak Pilot House and hundreds of photographs and stories about the captains and the riverboat era. You can read about the Big Hatchie steamboat whose boiler exploded, causing it to sink at Hermann’s Warf, killing 50 German immigrants and crew members. Explosions and sinkings were very frequent and there are many stories about other steamboats that lie at the bottom of the Missouri River.

The Kinder Room has a typical German School classroom and only German was spoken and taught here until World War I. Do you know why? There is also a kitchen display and a wonderful parlor, plus dolls, toys and furniture from the late 1800s in this delightful room.

In the upstairs hall you can view the working cast iron, brass and bronze mechanism that has kept the clock, in our tower, operating since 1890. Why was the clocktower added? Did you know that the man for whom the city was named is important to you?

Hermann was a first century Germanic chieftain who stopped the advancement of the Roman army. According to Smithsonian Maga- zine, it was “One of the ten most important battles in the history of the world and is why we speak English and not Italian.” There is a bronze sculpture of Hermann in the Legacy Room.

The Legacy Room also has a bronze bust of, a very important citizen, Charles D. Eitzen. He arrived in 1838 and was instrumental in getting the school built, donated land for the city park and, in 1896, he willed $50,000 for the construction of the new Gasconade County Courthouse. It’s the elegant, stately building located on the river bluff and is the only privately funded courthouse in the United States. Samples of clothing and accessories, intricate needlework, some as early as 1846, antique quilts, authentic German regional clothing and a large collection of textile printing blocks are also in this room.

The Schweighauser Room displays a collection of pottery, Dresden pipes, musical instruments, books and many items unique to the families of early Hermann. A rare collection is 22 pieces of framed art and stories by the Brothers Grimm. Did you know that decorated Christmas trees originated in Germany? In this room there is an original feather tree decorated with traditional candles and ornaments. There are six rooms, filled with history, that include a hand carved master bedroom set, antique tools and work bench from the mid 1800s, a collection of old musical instruments, a large weaving loom built before the Civil War and, yes, there are items relating to Hermann’s wine history. Learn about the handmade wooden wine press and wine bottles that are prior to Prohibition, when almost every home had a wine cellar and this area was the major wine producing area in the United States. After you tour the museum, visit the gift shop, and then start exploring the historic district and this unique city.

I Am Local

My name is Stephanie Walker. I am third-generation owner of Strassner Furniture & Upholstery, Inc.

My grandfather, LeRoy Strassner, started the business out of the basement of his house in the early 1970’s. He started doing small upholstery jobs with my great grandpa, Oliver Strassner, for neighbors and friends. In 1973, the showboat theater approached him to help recover the seats at the theater. He enlisted the help of my grandma, Imogene, my mom, Janet, and her four sisters. Grandma and Grandpa did most of the sewing while the girls pulled staples.

When word got out that he reupholstered furniture, he outgrew the basement and moved to a small store downtown on Schiller Street. He was there for about a year before he was asked if he wanted to purchase Ruediger’s Furniture Store, on 4th Street, which had been in business for 85 years.

LeRoy was a part-time mail carrier and was ready for a career change. LeRoy and Imogene purchased Ruediger’s Furniture from Edward Ruediger in 1978 and the doors of Strassner Furniture opened.

We currently have 5 employees. Our store offers furniture, bedding and Amish furniture.

What local means to Stephanie

Local means being part of this great community. Residents here are so supportive of our family business and getting to know the residents of Hermann throughout these years has been and is still our favorite part. Our appreciation for our community is one of the reasons we always strive go the extra mile.

Jett Manor on Elderberry Hill

Jett Manor on Elderberry Hill is a scenic estate located high on the bluff with stunning views of the Missouri River Valley. This estate is nestled between an organic Elderberry Farm and the Katy Trail, and is 2 mi. from historic Hermann, MO. This spacious 12K sq ft home provides ample living and dining areas. There is a beautiful great room with a wood burning fireplace, piano room, bar area, sunroom, deck and gazebo. Guests can also enjoy the hot tub, sauna, steam shower and exercise room.

The home is part of a 13 acre estate which offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Guests can expect a quiet and peaceful experience to relax and unwind while being immersed in the surrounding beauty of nature. In addition to the tranquility of the property itself, Hermann, MO. (which is only 5 minutes away) offers a plethora of activities, including wineries, breweries, wedding venues, and many other historic sites. For more information, please check out www.visithermann.com

TRADITION

Tradition lives on. This photo of Concert Hall bartenders was taken during the 1960 Maifest. Standing at right Hugo Neumann, proprietor.

This photo of Concert Hall bartenders was taken during the 1960 Maifest. Standing at right Hugu Newmann,

Welcome to the Oldest Continually Operating Tavern West of the Mississippi Oh, if these walls could talk....

Built in 1878, the Concert Hall was the hub of social life in early Hermann. On the first floor, a fine saloon was a favorite gathering place for locals and a destination for fun-loving St. Louisans. The spacious upstairs hall hosted plays, lectures, dances and concerts. Today the Concert Hall proudly continues a time-honored tradition of good food and good times in Hermann.

Open Daily - The Barrel is Back!

Open Daily - The Barrel Rolls On!

Belly up to the original 140 year old bar and wet your whistle Stag on tap or a can of Pabst

Belly up to the original 140 year old bar and wet you whistle w Stag on tap or a can of Pabst

- Monday through Thursday

2 Bucks off ALL Appetizers 3-6 pm

Tequila Shots & Margarita Specials

Well Wednesday

Well Drink Specials

THroWback THursday

2 Buck Burgers and 2 Buck Stag, Miller High Life, Pabst, etc

MUSIC in the Tavern - You're the DJ

Almost Famous - Traditional Fried Chicken

11 am until it runs out!

Concert Hall and Barrel Tavern

REAL. OLD. HERMANN.

"It's not new, made to look old and it's not necessarily old, made to look new."

206 East First Street

Hermann, MO 65041

573.486.5065

ConcertHallAndBarrel.com

FasT Five luncH specials

Monday through Friday - 11AM - 2PM

$5 - $6 - $7 Lunch Specials

$5 - Salad and Chili or Bowl of Soup

$6 - Half Sandwich & Salad or Cup of Soup; Sandwich options: BLT, Turkey Club, Ham & Cheese, Tavern BLT or Tavern Turkey Club

(Tavern sandwiches have Fried Green Tomatoes and Chipotle Aioli)

$7 - Tenders & Salad or Cup of Soup (Tenders plain or sauced)

28th Annual Town and Country Garden Tour.

The 28th Garden Tour includes both a walking tour of gardens in downtown historic Hermann and a driving tour to country gardens. The $15 ticket price includes visits to at least four private gardens both in town and in the country, including several traditional four-square gardens. Garden Tour visits may be spread over Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be sold online before the tour at Eventeny and during the tour at Topiaries (138 E 4th) in downtown Hermann from 10-5 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday. Gardens close at 5PM on Saturday and 4PM on Sunday. A map to the tour gardens will be provided starting on Saturday June 4th at Topiaries, the Ticket Sale Site. The Hermann Garden Club’s website www.hermanngardentours.com provides up-to-date events, ticket prices, links to the online ticket sale site, contact numbers, and photographs of past tour gardens. Visit the FAQS page on the website for answers to all your questions. “Like” us on Facebook at “Hermann Garden Tours.” Go to www.visithermann.com for information about lodging. The Garden Tour is always the first full weekend in June.

In 2023, a new event The Garden Club Estate Sale will held on Friday, June 2nd at the historic Rotunda in the Upper City Park in Hermann. It will begin at 10am and end at 6pm. According to Bartow Molloy, co-chair with Ruth Baumstark, “This is not your average Garage Sale! We will feature high quality kitchen items, gardening items, furniture, and decor items for you to purchase. Additionally, there will be donations from local businesses to buy.”

According to Garden Tour Chair Alice Calhoun, the gardens on the 2023 Garden Tour are unique: “We have a many new gardens among both the town and country gardens. Town Tour gardens often are either lovely cottage gardens hidden behind historic homes or river-view gardens. This year they will include several traditional foursquare gardens and a garden with a magnificent view overlooking Hermann. Country Tour estate gardens tend to be much larger than Town Tour gardens and have different elements and features.” Calhoun continues, “To get an overview of the beauty of Hermann’s gardens, visit www.hermanngardentours.com, our website. There you will see gardens that have been on previous tours. And you will be amazed.”

Hermann, named “the most beautiful city in Missouri” and a Missouri DREAM city, has many wineries, over 60 bed and breakfasts inns, many antique and specialty shops, and galleries. And there are excellent eateries. Plan to spend the night and spread the tour over both days.

Garden Club Co-Presidents Elise Bellefontaine and Mary Fritz urge local people to support these events since “Funds raised at the Garden Tour are used for civic beautification and scholarships for local students.” Two of the newest projects are the Tree Project to which the Hermann Garden Club contributed $5000 to plant trees in Lower City Park and the installation of a new irrigation system in the Hermannplatz along with a number of new plants. The co-presidents continue, "If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact us through our website.”

For more information, visit the Hermann Garden Tours website www.hermanngardentours.com or contact the Garden Club directly at info@HermannGardenTours.com. Many of your questions are answered on the FAQs page on the Hermann Garden Tours website. For more information about lodging, shops, and restaurants, go to www.visithermann.com.

1855 TRAIN DISASTER

The Gasconade Bridge train disaster was a rail accident in Gasconade, Missouri, on November 1, 1855. The Gasconade bridge collapsed under the locomotive O'Sullivan while crossing. More than thirty were killed in the first major deadly bridge collapse in American history.

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For more than 30 years the gentle slopes and deep soils have rewarded us with amazing fruit to create our Estate Produced wines. Come discover winegrowing at its finest and experience Robller Vineyard. Challenge your senses and perceptions with our world class wine. Wine flights now available for purchase.

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Voted “Best Winery in mid-Missouri” by Feast Magazine readers. From the gentle slopes of rich limestone soil to vines heavy with plump clusters of Chambourcin, St. Vincent, Norton and more — Röbller Vineyard combines winegrowing excellence, centuries-old European winemaking traditions and innovative production to create wine like you’ve never tasted from Missouri.

Voted “Best Winery in mid-Missouri” by Feast Magazine of rich limestone soil to vines heavy with plump clusters Norton and more — Röbller Vineyard combines centuries-old European winemaking traditions create wine like you’ve never tasted

Voted “Best Winery in mid-Missouri” by . From the gentle of rich limestone soil to vines heavy with plump clusters of Chambourcin, Norton and more — Röbller Vineyard combines winegrowing excellence, centuries-old European winemaking traditions and innovative production create wine like you’ve never tasted from Missouri.

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Open Mon – Sat from 10 am Sunday at noon. Family friendly, Picnic baskets and groups are welcome.

Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. Family friendly; picnic baskets, buses and large groups welcome. Complimentary wine tasting. Look for our events calendar on our website.

Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon to 5:30 Family friendly; picnic baskets, buses and large groups welcome.

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Price's Raid

The Battle of Glasgow was fought on Oct. 15, 1864, in and near Glasgow, Missouri as part of Price’s Missouri Expedition during the American Civil War. The battle resulted in the capture of needed weapons and improved Confederate morale, which had been dented after a defeat in the Battle of Pilot Knob. In late 1864, the Confederate leadership in the Trans-Mississippi Theatre planned a campaign into the state of Missouri, in the hope of drawing Union troops from more important theaters east of the Mississippi River. Major General Sterling Price commanded the expedition, and initially hoped to capture St. Louis. The early defeat at Pilot Knob led him to abandon this plan. After the strength of the Union garrison at Jefferson City convinced Price to cancel a planned attempt to capture the place, he led his army into the pro-Confederate region of Little Dixie, where recruiting efforts were successful. Many of these new recruits were unarmed. On Sept. 19, 1864 Price’s column, named the Army of Missouri, entered the state. Price’s force entered Missouri from the south with about 13,000 cavalrymen, beginning Price’s Missouri Expedition. Several thousand of these men were poorly armed, and all 14 of the army's cannons were small, limiting their range and effectiveness. Opposing Price was Major General William S. Rosecrans, who commanded the Union Department of Missouri with fewer than 10,000 men on hand, many of whom were militiamen without experience in major battles. In late September, the Confederates encountered a small Union force holding Fort Davidson near the town of Pilot Knob. Confederate attacks against the post on September 27 failed, but the Union garrison abandoned the fort that night. Price suffered hundreds of casualties in the battle. Parts of the Confederate army advanced as far as Franklin, but then turned westwards to Jefferson City via Union and Washington.

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