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~ The Mission Grounds ~
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406-777-5734
Email: stmary@cybernet1.com
www.saintmarysmission.org
P.O. Box 211
West End of 4th Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
The Mission Complex consists of St. Mary's Chapel with an attached residence, kitchen and dining room, the dove cote, Chief Victor's cabin which is now a museum of Salish artifacts, Farther Ravalli's cabin/pharmacy, a diorama with statues of Chief Big Face, Fr. De Smet and Chief Victor, and the Visitor's Center which contains a museum, research library, art gallery and gift shop.
The Bitterroot mountains are the backdrop to Historic St. Mary's Mission. The ever-changing view in this peaceful setting affords inspiring photo opportunities and lifetime memories.
Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds and enjoy a picnic in De Smet park in the shadow of St. Mary's Peak.
Tours are offered from April 15 through October 15. The Visitor's Center remains open through December.
Last Update: 11/6/2007
Photo 1
The historic Chapel at sunset. Behind the Chapel are the living quarters for the Fr. Superior when he was in residence, the kitchen and dining room.
Photo 2
Each year a Salish lodge is erected on the Mission grounds in honor of the Salish people. In the background is Chief Victor's cabin.
Photo 3
The cabin of Fr. Ravalli, used as both his residence and pharmacy.
The window in the pharmacy was built to open to allow him to dispense medicine to the native people and settlers.
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Chief Victor wanted a cabin on the Mission grounds to show his support for the work of the Jesuits with his people.
Victor died in 1870 and his widow, Agnes, lived here until her death in 1884.
Today the cabin houses Salish artifacts and photos.
Photo 5
A partial view of the Mission Complex looking east. Shown is Fr. Ravalli's cabin, the Salish lodge and the Chapel buildings which consist of kitchen, dining room, Fr. Superior's residence and the Chapel.
Photo 6
The A.D.A. Visitor's Center at Historic St. Mary's Mission contains a gift shop, museum, art gallery and research library.
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Photo 7
Completed in 2005, the Diorama depicts Chief Big Face, Fr. De Smet and Chief Victor. These 3 figures were instrumental in establishing the Mission.
Photo 8
De Smet Park, in the shadow of the Bitterroot mountains, offers visitors a quiet setting in which to enjoy a stroll or a picnic.
Photo 9
Fr. Ravalli planted this apple tree over 160 years ago. It is believed to be the oldest living apple tree in the Valley and serves as a reminder of the agricultural skills the Jesuits imparted to the native people.
Photo 10
The tall monument is Fr. Ravalli’s gravesite. This is the St. Mary’s Parish cemetery and is still in use today.
The area to the west of Fr. Ravalli's grave is Salish burial ground.
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