Last updated: 3/12/2015
Concordia Area Heritage Society
Concordia, Missouri
Address
802 S. Gordon StreetConcordia, MO 64020
phone: 660-463-2105
e-mail: concordiamuseum@yahoo.com

Admissions

Free

Staff

Melba Boeschen
phone: 660-463-7608
Deanna Rehmsmeyer
phone: 660-463-2414
Virginia Schnakenberg
phone: 660-463-7702
e-mail:
Don Dittmer
phone: 660-463-7003
e-mail:
Paul Wobus
phone: 660-463-7505
e-mail:
Louise Wobus
phone:
e-mail:
Patty Dionne
phone: 660-463-1493
e-mail:
Mildred Flandermeyer
phone: 660-463-7385
e-mail:
Description

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.

History

In 1984 The Concordia Area Heritage Society was formed. Goal being to endorse and encourage the creation, collection, preservation and promotion of the material cultural and social heritage of our area.

Artifact Collections
Family articles from their ancentors basckground. Local businesses, professional persons, history of local schools and surrounding rural communities. Vintage photographs, clothing, textiles, homemaking items and farming implements.
Research Collections
Family and Church histories. Noted evangilist, Kathryn Kuhlman, a Concordia native, has extensive material donated by the Kathryn Kuhlman Foundation. Plubic school information 1909-1953.
Educational Programs

Demostrations on uses of rug weaving, antique appraisals, antique musical instruments and military memorbilia. Fee amount, contact Concordia Area Heritage Society member.
Governance

Concordia Area Heritage Society

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No
Publications

Published brochures, calendars and books available at museum.

Concordia, Missouri a Centennial History
Preserving our Heritage a pictorial review
Discover the History brochure
2007 Old Rural School Calendar
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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