Bates County Historical Society & Museum

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Bates County Historical Society & Museum A privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to Preserving the History & Sustaining the Heri Call a head to be certain Museum is open.

It is operated with a small staff and is sometimes closed. The museum is open to the public April - October.

Thank you so much to Rendy Morris for speaking at the museum tonight and thank you for everyone that came out! What a wo...
10/16/2026

Thank you so much to Rendy Morris for speaking at the museum tonight and thank you for everyone that came out! What a wonderful night. Rendy, your stories are amazing!

10/15/2026
Ad of the dayHume Border Messenger October, 1923
10/15/2026

Ad of the day
Hume Border Messenger October, 1923

This day in Bates County History October 15, 1923Hume Border Messenger October 18, 1923 IssueThe large steam shovel begi...
10/15/2026

This day in Bates County History
October 15, 1923
Hume Border Messenger October 18, 1923 Issue

The large steam shovel begins digging at the Klaner Coal Mine, near Hume.

Ads of the dayBates County Republican October 1890
10/14/2026

Ads of the day
Bates County Republican October 1890

This day in Bates County History October 14, 1890Bates County Republican October 17, 1890 issue.The Rich Hill City Counc...
10/14/2026

This day in Bates County History
October 14, 1890
Bates County Republican October 17, 1890 issue.

The Rich Hill City Council accepts the bids of several electric companies for an electric light system for the city.

Just for funRich Hill Mining Review October 27, 1904
10/13/2026

Just for fun
Rich Hill Mining Review October 27, 1904

Ad of the day Hume Border Messenger October 1904
10/13/2026

Ad of the day
Hume Border Messenger October 1904

Address

Butler, MO

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16606790134

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