Florissant Valley Historical Society

02/01/2026

Thank you to our guests and volunteers for another fun bouillon party!

01/31/2026

The Bouillon Party is happening on Sunday at 2:00! Y’all come! $15 donation per person. Start the year in the colonial French fashion!

Special table exhibit (this day only) of Black History items from Andrew Theising’s collection—Mill Creek Valley, The Ville, and other STL memorabilia!

01/20/2026

Due to dangerous weather this weekend, the 2026 buillon party is postponed to February 1st. Be safe this weekend and come see us next weekend!

01/19/2026

We are watching the weather forecast for this weekend's event. Please stay tuned.

12/02/2025

For those who are interested and able, we invite you to consider a GIVING TUESDAY or YEAR END gift to help support Taille de Noyer. We cannot do our work without the wonderful support of our volunteers and donors. Thank you!

11/05/2025

Welcoming McCluer High freshmen for their visit to Taille de Noyer today!

09/03/2025

A great Florissant landmark!

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08/27/2025

Please come! Sept 28 at 4pm—$55 donation per person—food, fun, open bar Pay online—link in comments

08/09/2025

FVHS is participating! Please join us!

07/25/2025

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Saint Louis County Landmarks

Joseph Hyatt House, 2625 Shackelford Rd., near Florissant, c. 1860

This Greek Revival house stands on part of what was once the 180-acre farm of Joseph L. Hyatt acquired from his father, Frederick Hyatt, in 1860.

The property was part of the St. Ferdinand Common that was set aside by the Spanish colonial government for homestead farms. It was divided in the French style into long, narrow fields running northwest from Coldwater Creek to the Missouri River. Residents of Florissant were granted these farms.

Frederick Hyatt acquired about 360 acres here and was one of the more colorful early figures in St. Louis County. He was married five times, twice to members of the neighboring Hume family. After his death, the property was divided between his two sons, James S. and Joseph L.

Joseph Lafayette Hyatt was born in 1824 and married twice. He married his first wife, Martha Elizabeth Cason (1826- 1850), on September 20, 1849, and he married his second wife, Elizabeth Harris (1832-1893), on June 10, 1858. Joseph lived on this property until his death in 1896 at which time the farm was divided by his surviving children. Joseph is buried in Cold Water Cemetery alongside his wives.

07/23/2025

The tree problem we reported earlier has been resolved safely. Thank you to the McCluer High School maintenance team for their response and support! Taille de Noyer is open on Sundays from 1 to 4--please come visit us!