Past: Red House Presentation: When Cape Girardeau Was Spanish

Join the Red House Interpretive Center’s guest speaker Dr. Frank Nickell on Saturday, August 15, as he speaks about “When Cape Girardeau Was Spanish: 1762 – 1803.” Dr. Nickell will speak at 11:00 a.m. at the Shawnee Park Center and reveal some of the fascinating and lesser known aspects of our pioneer and frontier history during the short time of Spanish Rule from 1762 – 1803. Dr. Frank Nickell, retired Southeast Missouri State University professor, current Board Member for the Red House Interpretive Center and Historian for the Kellerman Foundation, is always a treasure trove of knowledge and local history of Cape Girardeau and the region.

The Red House Speaker Series is a free, educational opportunity and provides a wonderful glimpse into our early frontier settlement. This presentation will be held at the Shawnee Park Center (835 S. West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 - Masks will be required indoors). There is no charge for this event, but donations are appreciated!