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1859 Jail/Marshal's Home
Independence, Missouri

History

American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation
LaPlata, Missouri

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

The Silver Rails Gallery and Memorial Library is dedicated entirely to railroad art and literature. We explore all types of mediums in our exhibit room including watercolor, wood carving, colored pencil, photography and oils. That is only the beginning. This is a living museum so that when you come to visit it for a second time there will be something new for you too see. The library is stocked full of railroad books and magazines for your reference ands study. The Curator of the Silver Rails Gallery is Bob Cox and the gallery is funded by donations and sales of prints and gifts from our gift shop and online store.

Arabia Steamboat Museum
Kansas City, Missouri

History, Specialized

Belton Museum of History
Belton, Missouri

History

Bollinger County Museum of Natural History
Marble Hill, Missouri

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Military, Natural History, Science

Located in the town of Marble Hill Missouri, our growing museum houses a stunning collection of natural history specimens and artifacts from Missouri and the world.

Bushwhacker Museum & Jail
Nevada, Missouri

General, History, Historical Society, Military

The Bushwhacker Museum and Historic Jail tell the history of Vernon County, MO. The museum features both rotating and permanent exhibits about topics such as the Missouri-Kansas Border War, Civil War, pioneer settlement, rural America, the U.S. military, etc. Tours of the vintage 1860 Bushwhacker Jail show the history of the late nineteenth century outlaw period.

Cape River Heritage Museum
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

History

Chariton Co Historical Museum
Salisbury, Missouri

History

Clay Co Historic Sites
Kearney, Missouri

History

Concordia Area Heritage Society
Concordia, Missouri

Cemetery, Church, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

In the 1800's the Concordia area was settled by German immigrants to better their lives.  We hope to preserve this knowledge by providing educational opprotunties that enhance the area's understanding and appreciation of its roots and background.

America's Presidency
Branson, Missouri

History

America's Presidency is a culmination of several private collections into one unique display of America's Presidency from George Washington through today. Walk among the Founding Fathers, feel the intensity of the Civil War years. Stand in the Oval Office, and learn about contributions of dozens of our Presidents through the years. Hundreds of authentic collectibles, photos and more make up this unique gallery.

Andrew County Museum
Savannah, Missouri

Culture, General, History, Historical Society

The Board of Directors and staff strive to make the Museum a community gathering place where visitors learn and take pride in Andrew County’s rural way of life —its families, farms, towns, social life, and community spirit. Over the next two years, the Museum will: develop and promote new programs and temporary exhibits to increase community awareness and attract new and returning visitors, and programs to attract and retain members; strengthen internal systems, train staff and expand the use of volunteers; and develop plans to diversify the funding base.

Bates County Museum of Pioneer History
Butler, Missouri

History

Benton County Museum
Warsaw, Missouri

History

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum
Kansas City, Missouri

Culture, General, History, Library, Park

The Center is named in honor of Bruce R. Watkins, a political and social activist. Watkins was fueled by the need to recognize and preserve the varied contributions African-Americans made to the development of Kansas City. The center opened in December 1989 as the outgrowth of Watkins’ efforts. Construction of the Center was made possible through the work and contributions of the Bruce R. Watkins Fountain Inc., the Kansas City, Mo., Parks and Recreation Department, and the State of Missouri.

Camden County Museum
Linn Creek, Missouri

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

We preserve & make available the history of Camden County for the Benefit, Education, & Enjoyment of our present citizens & future generations. The museum is housed in a large 1930 Schoolhouse. Exhibits include: early family life, tools, general store,early business vignettes, bank room,Native American stones, early photographs, historical & geneology archives.

Center for Regional History
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

History

Civil War Museum of Jackson Co
Lone Jack, Missouri

Archaeology, Cemetery, History, Historical Society, Military, Park

This site represents the impact of the Civil War on this nation's citizens as it exemplifies the national conflict as well as the deprivations and terror civilians in the Border Counties endured as renegade bands of guerillas and irregular Union troops preyed on them from 1854, when the Border War started and continued throughout the war years. The constant threat from the numerous skirmishes, the spying of neighbor against neighbor, the irregular practices of draft enforcement and the depravations of the war set a true example of the war of brother against brother. This battle is indicative of the fratricidal nature of the Civil War in Missouri.

Clay County Museum
Liberty, Missouri

History

Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
Higginsville, Missouri

History

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September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

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February 18 - 22, 2025

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