Bates County Historical Society & Museum

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.

Ad(s) of the dayHume Border Messenger June 1917 Issue
06/09/2026

Ad(s) of the day
Hume Border Messenger June 1917 Issue

This day in Bates County history June 9, 1917Hume Border Messenger June 14, 1917 IssueHix Ellis, of the Lost Corner neig...
06/09/2026

This day in Bates County history
June 9, 1917
Hume Border Messenger June 14, 1917 Issue

Hix Ellis, of the Lost Corner neighborhood, tells of finding a snake that had swallowed an 8 day clock, and later found some baby snakes, each containing a pocket watch.

Old Settlers Day 1939
06/05/2026

Old Settlers Day 1939

Here is a list of live contest that will be held on June 20th at The New Old Settlers Day! All contest were taken from...
06/05/2026

Here is a list of live contest that will be held on June 20th at The New Old Settlers Day! All contest were taken from past old settlers events, lets bring back the fun of years gone by.

Here is the list of categories you can enter for Old Settlers Day.What is an "Old Settler"? Every person residing in Ba...
06/05/2026

Here is the list of categories you can enter for Old Settlers Day.

What is an "Old Settler"? Every person residing in Bates County 25 years is entitled to the name of honor "old settler".

Is Old Settlers Day just for "old settlers"? No! This is a fun event for everyone!!

Ad of the day Bates County Republican June 1882 Issue
06/05/2026

Ad of the day
Bates County Republican June 1882 Issue

Address

Butler, MO

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16606790134

Website

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