Johnson County Historical Society
302 North Main Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
302 N Main St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, United States
About the Business
The Johnson County Historical Society, located at 302 North Main Street in Warrensburg, Missouri, is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting material related to all aspects of Johnson County history. The society maintains the Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library & Museum, which houses original county records dating back to 1834, along with deeds, court case files, newspaper binders, directories, cemetery records, and family files. The society also offers museum tours and group tours by appointment, showcasing the historic buildings on the Old Courthouse Square, including the Old Courthouse where the Trial of Old Drum took place in 1870. The society is funded by membership dues, donations, and sales of publications, and welcomes donations of money, historical artifacts, and volunteer time. The society also offers additional services to the public, such as a Little Free Library dedicated to Dr. Dawna Lisa Butterfield. Visitors can explore the rich cultural heritage of Johnson County and its people through educational programs and exhibits.
Reviews
"Would have liked to have been able to go into some of these buildings but they were closed. Can't comment too much on what might be inside, but the layout of the area was pretty neat. This town is very in love with a dog named Old Drum."
"It's an old building but they don't do as much upkeep as they should for a historical site. They do have quite a few different events that go on during the summer time. The only downfall with these events is that you have to park down the street. They should knock down some of these old houses around it and make it parking lot out of that."
"My friend and I ended up here today while out and about. We had a wonderful time, both with the two ladies that were working, as well as Bill Wayne, who gave us a tour of the courthouse and schoolhouse! Very informative! If I could give 6 stars, I would."
"We enjoyed our tour of the Old Court House and learning more about Old Drum. The tour in the museum was very nice too! Our guide was very nice and really informative! It is $5 for the tour and I think that is fair."
"Lots of history here regarding old drum, the dog. Stop in, spend some time researching history in the museum and you will be glad you did!"
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