PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, IL (KFVS) - Before this country was born, colonial European powers explored, settled, and fought each other for territory in what was known in Europe as the New World. Fort de ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The type of muzzleloaders hunters are able to use at Fort de Chartres Historic Site has been changed. Starting this upcoming ...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – Travel could be an unpleasant, dangerous experience on the Illinois frontier of the 1700s. Thankfully, travelers sometimes reached safe havens like Fort de Chartres, where hot ...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER -- The annual Fort de Chartres Jardin Potager Weekend will be observed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Visit historic Fort de Chartres ...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. — Spring is practically here, which means it’s time to start gardening at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site’s annual Jardin Potager Weekend. “Jardin potager” means ...

THE marvelous growth of the great West obscures all relating to it, save what is of recent date. It has a past and a history, but these are hidden by the throng of modern events. Few realize that the ...

SPRINGFIELD – The Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, a popular annual southern Illinois tradition, will take place June 6-7 at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in Randolph County. The Rendezvous is ...

This event features 18th and early 19th century camp life and re-enactors who participate in a muzzleloader woods walk shooting competition. Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of ...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, a beloved annual event in Randolph County, is set to take place June 7 and 8 at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site. The ...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. — The annual singing of “La Guiannee” at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site on New Year’s Eve is being cancelled because of the danger of flooding in the area. The “La ...