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.
Follow GCHS on Facebook!
ANNUAL PIE BAKE-OFF
A big Thank You to everyone who baked pies for this year’s Bake-Off and to everyone who bought pies or items at our sale on Saturday. We greatly appreciate your patronage!!
WINNERS OF THE BAKE-OFF
Left to right: Fruit pie winners -- DeAnn Els, third; Keith Micke, first; Rachel Gast, second. Cream pie winners: Jill Brooks, second; Debi Gibson, third. not pictured: Sandy Morrow of St. Louis was the first place winner in the cream pie category.
All in the photo, except Keith Micke of Owensville, are from Hermann.
HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
December 5, 2026
Holiday House Tour tickets may be purchased online beginning Sunday, November 1, 2026. Tickets may also be purchased at the Archives and Records Center between 9:00 and 4:00 on Tuesday through Thursday beginning Tuesday, November 3.
Help Identify These Photos
This segment has been moved to our Facebook page. The link to that page is at the top of this column.
The Archives and Records Center is open
Tuesday through Thursday*
9 am - 4 pm
*Closure due to inclement weather is based on the Gasconade R-1 School District’s closure or early release.
Contact gchsarc@gmail.com with any concerns or questions. During operating hours, call (573) 486-4028.
Video from our Open House held on May 9, 2026
Presentation on Antique Wall Boxes and Utensil Totes given by Maxine Barnes at the April 12, 2026 GCHS Membership meeting
Other You Tube Videos:
Presentation on the Poor Farm given by Lois Kruse at the November 10, 2024 GCHS Membership meeting
2019 Tablescapes
Presentation on Humor in Newspapers given by Lois Kruse at the April 24, 2019 GCHS Membership meeting
Humor in Newspaper