Step inside Cape Girardeau's finest surviving Victorian mansion — a meticulously preserved 1883 Queen Anne showpiece — for an intimate, docent-led private tour of its original furnishings, art, and family archives. A rare glimpse into Gilded Age river-town aristocracy.
What to expect
The tour begins in the formal parlor, where original silk wallcoverings and period furniture transport you immediately to the 1880s. Your docent traces the Glenn family's rise through the Mississippi river economy, pausing in the dining room where the family entertained traveling dignitaries. The upstairs bedrooms preserve personal effects almost entirely as they were left, lending the experience an intimacy rare in historic house museums. The wraparound porch offers a lovely view of the historic streetscape for a final photograph.
Good to know
Located in the heart of downtown Cape Girardeau — a 10-minute walk or short ride from the riverfront. Pre-book your private group tour well in advance; availability is limited. Allow 75–90 minutes. Check theglennhouse.org for seasonal opening days.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Cape Girardeau — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.