The Christian County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Christian County, Missouri. It operates the Christian County Museum on donations only.

The Museum is located at 100 E Elm St, Ozark, MO 65721 on the historic Ozark Square and is currently open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

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Fri May 8th

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Yesterday we ended up a series of tours of the museum by 2nd graders in a local school district. There were 3 days spread over 3 weeks and well over 300 students came through the museum in total on those 3 days. We split them up into groups of 10 or 12 depending on how many were in that tour group and two museum guides gave them tours of the museum and talked about what they might find interesting and educational at each of the 25 exhibits. They loved watching the model train of the Chadwick Flyer and hearing about it. And each group got to practice using rotary dial telephones from the past. They were fascinated by the Bald Knobber exhibit and they were amazed at the real Springfield Wagon, which none of them had seen before.If your school would like to schedule tours of the museum, feel free to email the curator, Paul Johns, at christiancohistorical@gmail.com and let us know. We love introducing youngsters to the fascinating history of our county. … See MoreSee Less

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Tue May 5th

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There’s going to be another fascinating program at the museum as part of our continued celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary Year. Jeff Patrick from Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will present “Greyhounds: The First Iowa Infantry and the Campaign and Battle of Wilson’s Creek.” This Saturday, May 9th, 3 pm at the museum. Everyone welcome and it’s FREE! … See MoreSee Less

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Tue May 5th

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Saturday is the day! Jeff Patrick from Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will present “Greyhounds: The First Iowa Infantry and the Campaign and Battle of Wilson’s Creek.” May 9, 3 pm at the museum. Everyone welcome–it’s sure to be a great program! … See MoreSee Less
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Sun May 3rd

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Come see us at NIXA SUCKER DAYS May 15 (starting at 5 pm) and May 16 (starting at 9 am) to have your picture taken as Lady Liberty or Uncle Sam!! … See MoreSee Less

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Sun May 3rd

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESIn times past May 1st was a time to celebrate May Day and the transition of spring into summer. In 1922 Ozark it included concerts, pageants, the crowning of the May Queen and her court, and the winding of May Poles by school children. Long multi-colored ribbons were attached to the top of a pole, and the loose ends given to children who danced in circles around the pole. As the children wove in and out around each other the colorful ribbons they held were woven around the May Pole. This photo is of a 1923 May Pole dance at what is now Missouri State University.(From the Christian County Republican 4/28/22; Danzero Collection, MSU Special Collections and Archives) … See MoreSee Less

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Tue April 28th

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CIVIL WAR PROGRAMMAY 9 @ 3pm-everyone welcome, free admissionJeff Patrick, museum curator at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, is the author or editor of numerous books and articles on American 19th and 20th century military history. His presentation, “Greyhounds: The First Iowa Infantry and the Campaign and Battle of Wilson’s Creek,” examines the pivotal role of the 90-day regiment in Missouri in 1861 and the unit’s postwar legacy in Iowa. … See MoreSee Less
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Address: 100 E Elm St Ozark, MO 65721 on the south side of the Ozark Square

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO

Email: christiancohistorical@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianCoHistorical/

Donations

The Christian County Museum runs entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Below are ways you can help:

Donate Online: Make a donation with a credit card on Square.

Donate by Mail: Donations by check can be mailed to: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO, 65721 (Checks should be made payable to the Christian County Museum and Historical Society).

Donate a Historical Item: Please contact us directly to discuss material donations.

Volunteer: The museum and its events are run entirely by volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us - we would love to work with you!

Membership

Support local history and the Christian County Museum -- join the Christian County Historical Society today! All levels of membership receive the Christian County Historian, our quarterly publication with fascinating articles on county history and announcements of upcoming events.

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Christian County Museum and Historical Society, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization