Douglas County Museum and Historical Society

05/25/2026

Thomas COX and Lucinda Elizabeth ELLISON COX family in Douglas County. MO.
Front row - Thomas COX, Lucinda ELLISON COX holding her daughter Ina COX, daughter Mary COX HAMPTON holding her son Pete HAMPTON, Aaron HAMPTON.
Back row - Amy COX, Martha COX, Lemuel Shelt COX, John Gentry COX
Debbie Beason Willis photo

05/19/2026

Our 2026 Journal is being put together and readied for mailing out to our members. This one is dedicated to Emma Jane McGill Fry and includes some McGill family history, also a great story about Peggy McLerran and her clogging groups, and an article about the EARLY Doctors of Douglas County.
If you are not a member, these will be available at the museum. But PLEASE consider becoming a member of the historical society!

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Please send us a message if you are a local author who is interested in this event!!!

05/14/2026

Early photo of the AVA, MO Odd Fellows Hall on the Northeast corner of the square.
Hicks Photo

04/23/2026

This year we will be raffling this queen size quilt that was embroidered and pieced by Sally Hicks and quilted by Sharon Sanders. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. The quilt will be given away in August at our Annual Open House. This was the last quilt that Sharon quilted before she passed away and has sentimental value for us.
You can come by on Saturdays 10-2 to look it over and buy some chances.