Blackwater Preservation Society

05/12/2026

MADD MAYOR Car Show is on July 4th this year! Come check out all of the cool rides!

05/07/2026

We're excited for the Blackwater Redemption Experience this summer! There aren't many gamers in our group, but you had us hooked at historical reenactment! It will be so fun to experience a little of what Blackwater was like in the 1890s! The South Fork Regulators and many other groups are working together to make this a truly unique weekend. We hope to see you there!

Exciting new event this summer! On July 11th & 12th the town will be turned into the Blackwater Redemption Experience with reenactors, gun fights, vendors, live music, and much more! The town of Blackwater in the game Red Dead Redemption really was inspired by our little town! Fans of the game will especially enjoy this event, but it will be fun for the whole family even if you've never heard of the game. Get your tickets and start planning your costumes now!

https://blackwaterredemption.net/

05/05/2026

This radio station out of Quincy has taken notice of our wonderful little town!

The quietest town in Missouri only has 187 souls that call it home and it has a windmill in the middle of the road.

05/04/2026

Mark your calendars!
Join the Blackwater Middle School's Service Learning Summer School for their first lectureship to be held at the Blackwater Depot on May 28!

03/31/2026

PLEASE SHARE 💥 BUILDING FOR RENT: historical school house available for rent in Blackwater, MO.

We are looking for new tenants for Praire Lawn School House. Ideal candidates would use the space to sell products/goods.

540 sq ft. Electric and water accessible. Detached bathroom.

DM for more information or to schedule a tour.

03/20/2026

🎁 We have some amazing prizes for Trivia Night on Saturday! So many local businesses donated— thank you!
💥 IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR TEAM SIGNED UP!
📞 Message Jeannie King to get your table reserved.

03/18/2026

Trivia Night — Hint #5
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March 21st at the Blackwater School! The prizes are SO good this year!! Can’t wait to see everyone there.

RSVP to Jeannie King!

03/15/2026

Trivia Night — Hint #4
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March 21st at the Blackwater School! Bring snacks for your table and a competitive spirit!

RSVP to Jeannie King!

01/21/2026

VOTE VOTE VOTE!

🔎 Some exciting movement as we head into the last couple weeks of voting! 🗳️ Voting for the next season of Small Town Showcase ends February 1st at 5PM. The five communities with the most votes will work with Missouri Humanities on a podcast episode and short film about their community. 🎙 🎞

Help pick our featured communities! Vote now 👇 https://forms.gle/5kjbrzk5ASDKWSWj8