Open House at the Historic Thornhill in Faust Park

Open House at the Historic Thornhill in Faust Park

WhenSaturday, May 9, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

An Open House weekend at the historic Thornhill, the home of Frederick Bates, Missouri's second governor, located in Faust Park. Visitors will enjoy touring Governor Bates' home, the smokehouse, ice house, family cemetery, two 19th century barns, blacksmith shop and more. FREE and open to the public. See Faust Park Facebook page for more information or the "Programs/Activities" tab on the St. Louis County Parks website.

The Historic Thornhill House FREE Open House events on these dates, 12pm-4pm:

Saturday & Sunday | March 28th & 29th
Saturday & Sunday | April 25th & 26th
Saturday & Sunday | May 9th & 10th
Saturday & Sunday | June 27th & 28th
Saturday & Sunday | July 25th & 26th
Saturday & Sunday | August 29th & 30th

The Historic Village Open House will also occur on these dates, 12pm-4pm:

Saturday & Sunday | March 21st & 22nd
Saturday & Sunday | April 18th & 19th
Saturday & Sunday | May 16th & 17th
Saturday & Sunday | June 20th & 21st
Saturday & Sunday | July 18th & 19th
Saturday & Sunday | August 22nd & 23rd

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