Smithville Missouri Historical Society & Trails

04/03/2026

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💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Smithville Chamber has partnered with the Smithville Kiwanis Club to activate their Disaster Relief Fund for our fire-impacted businesses and employees.

TO DONATE:
Cash or Checks can be dropped off at:
- Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David D. Cooper (Shamrock Way) with Starla Janes
- Nodaway Valley Bank with Holly Sullivan
- Both Central Bank of the Midwest branches in Smithville
- Smithville Chamber Office (105 W Main St - use the secure drop box on the front of the building if we’re out!)

Make checks payable to: Smithville Kiwanis Club

Venmo payments can be sent to

Memo line: Disaster-Emergency Fund

UPDATE: You can now also make donations on our website www.smithvillechamber.org

Thank you for showing up for our community when it matters most!

03/31/2026

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Our hearts go out to the people and businesses impacted by today’s devastating fire at Smithville Plaza. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they begin to recover. May our community unite together for these businesses as they work to recover.

A sincere thank you to all of the first responders for their courage, quick action, and commitment to protect our community.

03/31/2026

The Smithville Missouri Historical Society is here for any support we can offer our community!

03/30/2026

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It is a heavy day in Smithville as we process the devastating news of the fire that has caused some of our local businesses to lose everything. These businesses are more than just storefronts, they are the heart and soul of our community.

​In the face of this tragedy, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the heroes who ran toward the danger. We want to send a massive THANK YOU to our first responders for their tireless work, bravery, and dedication.

​We are incredibly grateful to:
Smithville Area Fire Protection District
Smithville Police Department
Northland Regional Ambulance District
Kansas City Fire Department
Edgerton Trimble Fire Protection District
Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District
Central Platte Fire Protection District
Clay County, Missouri Sheriff
​...and every other neighboring agency and individual who stepped up to help during this crisis.

​To our business owners who are hurting: Please know that your Chamber and your community stand with you. We are stronger together, and we will work together to help you recover and rebuild.

​Please keep these business owners and our first responders in your thoughts and prayers. 🫂 Pizza Shoppe - Smithville, La Fuente Smithville, H&R Block, Westlake Chinese, and Lakeside Smoke.

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10/29/2025

The Hauntings of Smithville Tickets, Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite https://share.google/GMP1Ts849FWDVXO3R

10/20/2025

Shady Grove School located near Mecca. 1870’s. Smithville, MO.
Information through the Office of historic preservation. Jefferson City, MO. Missouri historic property inventory. Take a peek into the past.

10/14/2025

No RSVP needed. Meet downtown square by the stage. Thank you!

10/12/2025

Huge thanks to the great people from the Smithville Methodist Church who came out and fixed the pavers at the South Gale School House! It looks great and we appreciate yall big time!

08/02/2025

Thank you to Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, Inc. For generously awarding us a $2500 grant for our “Sidewalk Access” project at The South Gale School House! We truly appreciate your support in helping our community thrive through conservation and education for everyone—residents and visitors alike.