Exhibits

Rock Island Railroad and the Gasconade County History Museum Building

Come in and learn more about the Rock Island Railroad and the history of the museum building.

Tribute to Jerry Poppenhouse

Jerry Poppenhouse donated a large amount of Native American artifacts to the Museum. This exhibit will be in honor and memory of Jerry.

Previous Exhibits

Gasconade County Quilts, Old and New

Some of the family name you will recognized associated with these quilts are: Koepek Rethmeyer, Aufderheide, Kottwitz, and many more. You will see quilts that were given as gifts for weddings, hope chests, and graduations. You will also find quilts made from everything from feed sacks to a seamstress’ scraps of ball gowns. You will also find a story attached to each of these works of art so come and visit our museum and get the full story on each of these beautiful pieces.

Native American Artifacts

This is a very special collection of Native American Artifacts that is a "MUST SEE" for anyone interested in early American History.

Memorial Day Exhibit

Our Museum has an outstanding Memorial Day display honoring the men and women who served their country in prior wars and conflicts. We hope that you will make a special point of coming to view it.

Gasconade County Historical Society

The Gasconade County Historical Society website informs the public about the history and events of Gasconade county in addition to providing a resource for archives and genealogy.

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Saving Our Past -Building Our Future

CLICK HERE for more information on our building plans

Expansion Donations

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Mark your calendars for our third annual Gasconade County Pie Bake-Off

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Missouri

The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout Missouri in June, 2024.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.

Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell...we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public.