South Howard County Historical Society

South Howard County Historical Society The SHCHS is a group of individuals that are striving to preserve the history for future generations.

05/31/2026

SHCHS will be participating in New Franklin City wide garage sales June 5th and 6th! Lots of new items! All proceeds go to keeping the Museum open!
Don't miss this!!!!

05/26/2026

The City of Boonville will be celebrating America's 250th on July 3rd at Kemper Park with a Fireworks Show to kick off the Holiday weekend. If you are interested in helping donate to make it an even bigger show, please reach out to the visitor center at 660-882-3967.

04/22/2026

Sharing this video to keep you informed about the 127 Caboose located on the Katy Trail in New Franklin!
Shane Garrett is going to repaint, Show Me Mobile Blasting will remove old paint, and Sherwin Williams will supply the correct red paint! This would not be possible without this Team getting together to finalize plans. Thanks to Mike Offineer for being diligent to fine the right people!!!!!

We’re OPEN today, Saturday, April 11th, from 9-4. Come visit our historic museum.
04/11/2026

We’re OPEN today, Saturday, April 11th, from 9-4. Come visit our historic museum.

04/02/2026

🌸 Spring is here! Our museum reopens for the season on Saturday, April 7th!

Hours are 9am to 4pm every Saturday.

04/02/2026

Join the Boonslick Historical Society for a tour of the Historic Hickman House, 10 Research Center Road, New Franklin, Sunday, April 19th, at 2:00pm.

The tour guide is Ray Glendening, former superintendent of the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center.

Free and open to the public.

Jessica Phillips was the proud winner of the Quilt that was raffled during the 2026 Cork and More Wine Walk! Thank you t...
03/29/2026

Jessica Phillips was the proud winner of the Quilt that was raffled during the 2026 Cork and More Wine Walk! Thank you to everyone who participated.

03/02/2026

Years ago we had a trailer with the old water wheel from Salt Lick. We think it was stored in someone's barn/shed and has been forgotten about? If you know anything about this, please let us know. It is a large part of our history here in South Howard County!
Thank you

02/23/2026

We have our Cork and More Wine Walk scheduled for March 28th in downtown New Franklin. We are looking for Craft and Food vendors for the event.
If you are interested in participating please call 660-621-2836!
Thanks

02/20/2026

Zach Simpson

Zach Simpson will be playing and singing his tunes at the New Franklin Cork & More on March 28th. Join us in welcoming him back to town! He is always so much fun and so entertaining!

Address

110 E Broadway Street
New Franklin, MO
65274

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm

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