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Deutschheim State Historic Site

109 West 2nd Street, Hermann, MO 65041
573-486-2200
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Ranked #5 of 9 attractions in Hermann
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Visit a significant part of German-American history – and early Missouri settlement – at Deutschheim State Historic Site. Stroll through the restored... more » Owner description: Visit a significant part of German-American history – and early Missouri settlement – at Deutschheim State Historic Site. Stroll through the restored 1840s and 1850s buildings and explore how German-Americans settled the Hermann area and developed the basis for a Missouri wine industry. Grapevines planted in the 1850s can still be seen on the property as can a number of historic artifacts. « less
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Columbia, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Hermann is very pretty little town on the Missouri River. Great museums and able to walk around the town and see most all of the sites.

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Carthage, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

We really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was very informative and knew her Hermann history. Even though the Pommner-Gentry house was closed due to upkeep the tour was worth it!

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Columbia, Missouri, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Much to see in this area. Herrman should be seen on foot. Spend some time in the historic houses, and get a feel for why Germans flocked here by the scores of thousands in the mid-19th-century, leaving their mark to this day. (My Dad was born down the road, and spoke no English until he was 5.)

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Annapolis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

The gentleman that gave us the tour of these old buildings is very well informed about the history of this intriguing town. I love historic settlements, as well as historic architecture a great deal, and this was a treat. I highly recommend this to anyone that appreciates history. This will help you associate with some of the early settlers of... More

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Hermann
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Live in the area and learn a little more about the home town. The prices on their products are very reasonable.

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Columbia, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

Me and my partner were in a bit of a rush, but really wanted to see the place. So the tour guide gave us the "shortened" version of the tour. Seemed informitive enough for me. Very awesome place. And all of the gardners were very nice young ladies and gentleman. Me and my partner will be returning for the non... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2012

Our wonderful tour guide Peggy showed us and told us so much about Hermann that after our visit, we started to view the city from a completely different perspective.

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Saint Charles, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

enjoyed learning about the German culture & settleing in Hermann.

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Kansas City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2012

Our tour guide really knew his Hermann history. He had a lot of personal touches that made the tour even more interesting. Really enjoyed touring the homes.

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Southwest Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2012

A very nice historical tour of what life was like for the early German immigrants to the Missouri wine country.

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