Grain Valley Historical Society

12/15/2025

The Smithsonian has moved on! Thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers for their support, and thanks to the Missouri Humanities for making this exhibition possible in communities like Grain Valley!

12/12/2025

It was a full house today as Lone Jack High School middle schoolers visited the Voices and Votes Smithsonian exhibit.

Just two more days to visit this exhibit in Grain Valley!

12/11/2025

This morning we welcomed students from Lone Jack High School to explore the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit.

There are just a few more days to visit the exhibit. Visit us Thursday and Friday 1pm - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm.

11/24/2025

Grain Valley High School students are exploring the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit this Monday and Tuesday.

The free Smithsonian exhibit is open at the Historical Society until December 13th. Visit us this holiday weekend!

Hours:
Wednesday and Saturday
10am - 4pm
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 1pm - 4pm

This exhibit is made possible by Missouri Humanities.

11/19/2025

Thanks to KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw for visiting our exhibit yesterday and sharing info on our recent field trip visitors.

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is free and open to the public through December 13th.

Hours:
Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 4pm
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Location:
506 N Main St,, Grain Valley

"We're seeing how ... it went and like what happened during the wars and stuff," says seventh-grader Zyra Joy Bautista.

KSHB 41's Claire Bradshaw previewed the traveling Smithsonian exhibit during our Let's Talk Grain Valley event. ▼▼

11/12/2025

We were excited to welcome students from Grain Valley South Middle School over the past two days to experience the Smithsonian Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit.

This free exhibit is open to the public now through December 13th at 506 N Main ST.

Exhibition Hours:
​​Wednesday and Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 1pm - 4pm