Visitors from around the world take time to visit the East Perry County area.

East Perry County welcomes visitors every day, both local and from all over the United states as they travel on vacation or bring tour groups here for a visit. We often will get individuals from other countries, too, who are interested in visiting a German settlement and leaning about the pioneer lifestyle that the Saxons lived upon their arrival.
In additon to the SLM historical site in Frohna, there are several other sites that complete the history of the area that guests will want to include on their travels.
*A "must-see" museum is the Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum. This is the site of the first log cabin seminary built west of the Mississippi and where the famous Altenburg Debate took place to decide the fate of the new settlements. Across the street is the newly built modern museum and gift shop with numerous displays sharing rich history and amazing artifacts of the surrounding towns.
The
museum in Altenburg is located just 2 miles east of the Saxon Lutheran Memorial on Highway A. They are open every day from 10am - 4pm. Please check their website for more details.
www.altenburgmuseum.com
*One other historical stop to make is at the "Die Kleine Schule" (The Little School), just south of Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna on the same parking lot. Please call the SLM to make arrangements to have it opened for viewing.
East Perry County also is proud one of the finest wineries in the area:
*Hemman Winery - When you leave the Saxon Lutheran Memorial and head north (turn right) onto Highway C you will travel 3 miles and come to the little town of Brazeau. You will soon see the quaint wine store called Hemman Winery on the left. They have a wonderful family story to share about the history of their wine making buisness. Their specialty is sweet wines and they make over 25 different varieties of fruit wines. Dorothy Hemman and their sons are the owners of this fine establishment. Our sincere condolences to their families for the recent loss of Al who recently left this earthly life for his eternal and glorious life in heaven .
Just down the road from the winery is a quaint little house called Aunt Carrie's Tea House. It is available for lodging. It is NOT a bed and breakfast, but can graciously accomodate you for a quiet night's rest (or more) when you are in the area. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, a fully stocked kitchen with utencils and appliances. All the linens are provided, the only thing you have to bring is food. Payment is accepted in the form of a free-will donation. Reservations are required to avoid double bookings. Please call Bonnie to make arrangements for your stay at
573-824-5394 or 573-824-6040 on the weekends.
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A new Bed & Breakfast is open for business! It is located a few miles(7) up the road from the Saxon Memorial in Farrar, MO. The Eggers & Co General Store Bed & Breakfast is owned and operated by Steve & Ellen Frye. The store, which was Ellen's grandfather's, has been beautifully restored and renovated. It has tidbits of local history scattered around along with a story or two. It has 3 rooms available all with private baths. Great home cooking will get your morning started right with local delicacies to tempt your tastebuds. It will be available for reservations on Friday and Saturday nights. The phone number is: 573-824-5271.
Everyone listed here is a member of the organziation called, The East Pery County Community Alliance (EPPCA). Our mission and goal is to help prom0te each other in order to promote the entire area for tourism. Membership is open to businesses, historical sites, and individuals. If you find this of interest and would like to participate, please call President, Bill Bock at home at: 573-824-5875. Monthly meetings are held at the SLM on the first Wednesday of the month at 9am. The public is welcome to attend.
*Our area is also dotted with very historic country churches that will take your breath away while filling you with inspiration and humbling your spirit as you step foot into God's house. As you experience a moment of awe and reverence, you can feel His presence in the same way the Saxons did knowing He was there to guide every step they took in order to worship Him how they desired; as the One True and Holy Triune God.
Concordia, Frohna 824-5435*
Trinity, Altenburg 824-5287*
Immanuel, Altenburg 824-5636
Salem, Farrar 824-5728
Zion, Crosstown 824-5728
Grace, Uniontown 788-2342*
Zion, Longtown 788-2342
Please call ahead to make arrangements to see each of the churches listed above, you are more than welcome to visit them all while you are in the area. (*indicates it is one of the churches of the original settlements)