Red House located at 128 South Main in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
The nationally recognized Red House Interpretive Center is a project of the Cape Girardeau Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission. The Red House Interpretive Center commemorates the visit of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in November 1803. Louis Lorimier, Cape Girardeau’s founder, welcomed Meriwether Lewis at his home - the Red House. The Interpretive Center houses an early 1800’s exhibit which reflects the lives of the early settlers of the "Old Cape Girardeau District." In addition, a re-production of the Louis Lorimier Trading Post displays authentic items which would have been sold during the early 1800’s. A gift shop is also available.
Admission Fees
Adults: $3.00
Students (Grade 1 - College): $1.00
Under 5 years of age: FREE
The Red House Interpretive Center will be closed from January - March. It will re-open for all Saturdays in April.
Special group tours are always available during winter months by calling the Convention and Visitors Bureau at (573) 335-1631.
