Gasconade County Historical Society

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

In Hermann in 1963, the fountain and kiddie pool were out of sight on hot summer days! Meanwhile, teenagers hung out in the big pool. We dig those far out swim caps on the ladies again! # City of Hermann Park Board

06/01/2026

Summer is here, and the pools are open! Here's how the pool in Owensville looked in the summer of 1964. We dig those plastic swim caps, and how about those bathing beauties in the front? Groovy! What was your favorite swimming pool concession treat? Let us know! Parks & Recreation Department

05/29/2026

Our museum in Owensville in open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Have you visited this year’s special exhibit yet? “Working Hands, Lasting Legacy” features the unique handiwork of county residents. From needlepoint to hooked rugs to birdhouses to toys, these hand-crafted items highlight the many talents of artisans through the years. Come see for yourself!

The museum is at 105 W. McFadden in Owensville.

05/15/2026

Do you have your outfit picked out for the Maifest tomorrow? The George Oelschlaeger family are dressed in style for the Maifest in 1954 in this Archives photo. Parents were George and Eleanora with children George, Jane, Donald, and June. Visit Hermann The Remembered Past of Gasconade County Missouri

05/14/2026

Will we see you in Hermann for Maifest this Saturday? Here's a 1986 Maifest photo featuring the always popular Hungry Five Band. From left to right: George Workman, Charles Feagan, Ken Bauer, James Oncken, Robert Kirchoffer, Elmer Simon and B. A. Wagner. Visit Hermann The Remembered Past of Gasconade County Missouri

05/13/2026

On Saturday, May 9, we celebrated the expansion of our Archives and Records Center in Hermann with an open house. We recognized our major donors and provided tours of the Archives, including our new event center and archival storage space and all floors of our original building. Thank you to everyone who attended and visited with us. Special thanks to all of our donors and volunteers, without whom none of this would be possible!

Click the following link to see a summary video of the day's activities on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/Qg8a9iaMXJc

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05/12/2026

Continuing our Maifest photos from the Archives, here's one of three young women and one young man with accordians in front of the German School during the Maifest celebration in 1967. Does anyone remember who these youngsters might be? Probably someone's grandmas/great grandmas and grandpa/great grandpa these days?! Visit Hermann Historic Hermann Museum The Remembered Past of Gasconade County Missouri

05/11/2026

With Maifest in Hermann coming up this Saturday, May 16, let's take a look back at Archive photos from years past. Here is a photo of German dancers in front of the old German School during Maifest 1975. Recognize any of these young dancers? Let us know!

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