Audrain County Historical Museum

06/02/2026

What a GREAT first day of “THE CHASE FOR LIBERTY” History Camp! Today’s learning activities included:
*Living History: Surviving Jamestown, definition of colonists, why immigrate
*Cooking: Applesauce, fried apple pie, apple cider, homemade butter
*Science: Weather, wind vane, barometer
*Arts & Crafts: Tin punch lantern
*Guest Educator: Norman Steelman, Dept of Conservation, “FURS”

05/26/2026

We have had a busy month of fun visitors which included a group of veterans from the Veterans Home, a large group of students from Barnett, MO and 4th grade students from Eugene Field! We love all of our visitors! Come see our new exhibits and changes, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Join us for our final America 250 presentation June 18th!

05/19/2026

IMPORTANT HISTORY CAMP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PARENTS:

"THE CHASE FOR LIBERTY" History Camp is just around the corner and we are so excited for your child to attend! Please check your email for important information about the week of History Camp.

Also please stop by the museum, before the 1st day of History Camp and pick up your child's History Camp T-shirt. Having the children arrive at camp on the first day, already dressed in their History Camp T-shirt, makes for a smoother first morning. The camper T-shirts will be available for pick-up during museum hours:
*Wednesday, 5/20 - Saturday, 5/23, 10AM - 4PM
*Wednesday, 5/27 - Saturday, 5/30, 10AM - 4PM

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05/14/2026

A few of the beautiful quilts, hook rugs and girls flower sack dresses that are on display til Saturday. We are open Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm!

05/12/2026

Come see the beautiful quilts, girls flower sack dresses and more this week! For non-members of ACHS the quilt show is included in the $10 entry fee and for members of AcHS it is free!

05/10/2026

Tony Robertson provided a fascinating insight into The Star Spangled Banner, a Union Army newspaper, printed in 1861 in Mexico, MO, during his recent presentation. The event drew a full house, with attendees posing insightful questions. We appreciate Tony's generosity in donating a copy of the paper to the museum several years ago and for creating a detailed handout on its contents which are available at the museum. Mark your calendars for our next America 250 presentation on Thursday, June 18th at 7pm, when Paul Baum will present on King's Mountain - America's Guerilla Warriors.

05/10/2026

We hosted an Art & Essay Invitational in January & February. Here are a couple of our winners, Collin Blackburn, 1st place in art for K/1st/2nd grades. Aurora Halter, 1st place in art for 5th/6th grade. Congratulations to all of our winners!