Ste. Genevieve: A Walk Through the Oldest Town West of the Mississippi
Ste. Genevieve: oldest settlement West of the Mississippi, unique French architecture, connections to Stephen Austin and John James Audubon. Unique history of this town in Missouri.
In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston discuss the historical significance of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, through the lens of Valerie Battle Kienzle's new book, 'Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, A Walk Through History.' The hosts delve into the charming and lesser-known aspects of Ste. Genevieve's history, its founding, and architectural uniqueness, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance beyond its quaint allure.
The episode transitions to highlight Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke University, where he blends humor with life advice for the graduates: the importance of hard work, attention, love, and, most importantly, maintaining a sense of humor throughout life's journey.
[00:00] Introduction to Saint Louis In Tune
[00:57] A Return to Civility: The Art of Receiving Gifts
[02:23] Exploring Ste. Genevieve, Missouri: A Walk Through History
[06:37] Architectural Marvels and Historical Gems of Ste. Genevieve
[11:03] The Rich History and Cultural Significance of Ste. Genevieve
[21:37] Valerie Battle Kienzle's Book Signing Events and Final Thoughts
[26:05] Saint Louis In Tune: A Reflection on the Show's Mission
[27:42] Introducing the Welcome Corps: A New Service Opportunity
[29:20] Exploring Historical Settlements and Their Evolution
[30:10] Graduation Season Highlights: Jerry Seinfeld's Commencement Speech
[31:06] Jerry Seinfeld's Wisdom: A Full Commencement Speech Breakdown
[46:04] Post-Speech Reflections: Money, Work, and the Essence of Humor
[47:51] Celebrating National Days and Embracing Everyday Humor
[54:26] Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Keeping a Light Heart
This is Season 7! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com
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Valerie Battle Kienzle
Author
Valerie Battle Kienzle is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and is a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri. She spent the last 40+ years employed in various writing-related positions -- newspaper reporter, corporate public affairs manager, advertising account representative, school district communications writer, freelance writer, and author.
Valerie is a member of The State Historical Society of Missouri, the St. Charles County (MO) Historical Society; Missouri History Museum, St. Louis; the St. Louis chapter of Fashion Group International, Inc.; Daughters of the American Revolution; Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve; and The Wednesday Club of Saint Louis. She has been a speaker for the Missouri Humanities Council's "Show Me Missouri" Speakers' Bureau and an instructor for OASIS, St. Louis's older adult enrichment program. Her interests include reading (history, non-fiction), music (any and all types), gardening, travel, and genealogical research. An animal lover, she shares her home with a dog and two cats, and her yard with a herd of deer.
Valerie credits her grandmothers with instilling in her a lifelong love of history. The stories and photographs they shared made her want to learn more about the past.
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