Last updated: 8/25/2014
Overland, Missouri
Street Address
2404 Gass AveOverland, MO 63114
Mailing Address
Overland, MO 63114

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Pat Westhoff
phone:
Marcia Jackson
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Description
General Membership Meetings

All members and potential members are encouraged to attend the General Membership Meetings held on a regular basis by the Society. Come and find out what plans the Society has in store and enjoy a social break and a special guest speaker at each meeting.

Facilities
The Log House Site

The first and most significant construction on our site is the Log House. The structure is authentic and was dismantled from its original location overlooking the Missouri River just west of Wild Horse Creek Road and rebuilt by members on the current site. It dates to the mid 1800s.

The two-story log house is built in a "dog-trot" design. Since useable lengths of logs only grew so long, this method of construction allowed for a larger building. The dog-trot refers to the area between what was actually two log cabins with a space between. Dogs were often found enjoying whatever breeze was available in the open center area. The original owners enclosed the dog-trot for the addition of an entry-way and stairs.

The log barn exhibit includes tools and farm implements. We have a covered wagon and buggy on display as well.

The latest additions to the historic site include a smokehouse and outhouse. The smokehouse was once located between Clayton and Manchester Roads, close to Lindbergh Blvd. When the reconstruction is finished it will be a functional smokehouse. Visitors should also take a peek inside the authentic "single-seat" outhouse that was constructed as an Eagle Scout project by one of our younger members.

Expansion of the site continues as the Society has acquired an additional parcel of property that it uses as a museum, gift shop and office. The museum features exhibits of Overland and the Overland Trail. Take a moment to enjoy our displays of antique toys, accessories and firearms. One of the rooms contains memorabilia of the Ritenour School District. A good selection of merchandise is available for purchase in our gift shop, including our cookbook. Another building on the site is used for the preservation and accession of our collection.

Library
Access: Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Log House Gazette (newsletter 5 times per year)

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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