Deutschheim State Historic Site

I stopped in just to have a look around and wound up having a very interesting conversation about Hermann with the gentleman that works there. He is an absolute wealth of information. If you ever visit Hermann, stop in and learn about this fascinating little German town.

Jackson (our tour guide) was a total rock star! He shared such interesting stories and truly made Hermann feel like one of the most historically significant places we had traveled to. He was also extremely accommodating when my boyfriend had some allergy issues (old buildings=mold smell) and catered his approach to our needs that day. As avid travellers, I can say we were both very impressed!

Very informative tour guide. It was a lovely experience. You tour a Piano maker's home/workshop and a wine maker's home/store. Not wheelchair accessible. I did ok with my cane with my husband's help.

Aiden (spelling?) was one of the best tour guides we've had in a plethora of tours at myriad museums. His love of history was evident. The knowledge at his fingertips was impressive. We registered ahead of time online to ensure our spot and are glad we did. Hermann's history is rich, and we are glad we took time to hear about it.

After hearing about Hermann for years from my friends, I decided to stop by and visit with my mom on our way back from a weekend trip to STL. This is about 20 miles south from I-70 down a lovely one lane road through beautiful rolling hills. The settlers were very intentional in their location as this was close to the river but still close enough to other civilized towns to be able to participate in commerce. The Deutschheim State Historic Site features extremely well preserved buildings dating from several centuries ago. Craig was very knowledgeable on the area and even suggested when fun festivals/holiday celebrations were going on so we could plan a future trip back. As you can see by the photos, it has that European historic charm you'd see in places like Philadelphia or Boston but all within the midwest. Definitely worth the stop. Gift shop includes post cards, books, stamps for holiday cookies (resin, soap, etc if you wish) and you can get stamp cancellations here, too!

We really enjoyed this small but very good museum. It is in Hermann. Most people go for the wineries but if you get a chance go to this state historical site. The tour is the best part. It takes around 90 minutes but the guides are very informative and excellent. A true hidden gem in mid- Missouri. Entry to the museum is free but the tour cost $5.

Great tour guide knew his stuff. It is worth the visit to learn about the roots of the area.

A lovely grouping of preserved buildings from Hermann's early days. They represent the German heritage of the area, and proudly display German architectural styles, interior decor, and more. The gardens are attractive, and the surrounding neighborhood is pleasant. Make time for the guided tour, and be prepared for lots of historic information!