Architectural Historic Interpreter

Summer 2023

Professional Work

Felix Valle State Historic Site, Sainte Genevieve, MO

This past summer, I worked as a Architectural Historic Interpreter at the Felix Valle State Historic Site in Sainte Genevieve, MO. The town is the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River, rich with French Colonial architecture. I was brought onto the team to give tours, run the gift shop, and most importantly, use my architecture knowledge to futher the understanding of the site.

The home had a detached kitchen and slave quarters, but both no longer stand. Using historic Sanborn maps and spiral bound books of a previous excavation, I was able to create renders and drawings of what we believe these buildings to have looked like. Through this, I gained extensive knowledge into historic preservation, archaeology’s role in architecture, and French Colonial vernacular architecture.

Site Overview Report

Slave Quarters Report