Historical Society of Maries County, Missouri

06/15/2026

It sometimes takes something new to preserve the old! Osage Brick and Stone is repairing the masonry on the Old Jail Museum. Meanwhile Mike Rowden is putting the finishing touches on the wagon wheel light fixture in the new addition to the Maries County Building. It’s coming along and we can’t wait to see their final work!

06/06/2026

The buildings are open come out and see the history of Marie’s County

Don't forget we have our annual Open House Tours at the Old Jail Museum Complex on Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00 - 12:00, located at the corner of Hwy 42 East and Mill Street, downtown Vienna, Missouri. We have so much to show you -- the old jail with jail cells filled with prisoner's graffiti, the Hollenbeck House with a collection of uniforms from Maries County veterans, the Bowles display and more, the Latham House with collections of clothing, quilts, etc., and the Felker House set up like it was in 1855! Come see us!

06/03/2026

Don't forget we have our annual Open House Tours at the Old Jail Museum Complex on Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00 - 12:00, located at the corner of Hwy 42 East and Mill Street, downtown Vienna, Missouri. We have so much to show you -- the old jail with jail cells filled with prisoner's graffiti, the Hollenbeck House with a collection of uniforms from Maries County veterans, the Bowles display and more, the Latham House with collections of clothing, quilts, etc., and the Felker House set up like it was in 1855! Come see us!

06/03/2026

In anticipation of the 78th Annual Belle Fair starting today, here's a flashback from the nineties 😍

06/02/2026

⚾️Our local ball fields are hoppin’ all week long! Here’s a throw-back to players of our past. How many of them could still cover left field? ⚾️

05/29/2026

It's a rainy day, so the Old Jail Museum is at a standstill with construction, but there is still a lot happening around the complex. We hope you can join us during our open house next Saturday, June 6th, from 10 to 12.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Our first treasure from the Old Jail Museum restoration project! This was found within the mortar between stones on the top level.

The real question: Was it (A) being used to tunnel out or (B) was an original builder in trouble when he lost his fork at work?

05/28/2026

The Historical Society of Maries County is again pleased to announce the receipt of a grant for $3,000 from Vichy Renewable Energy's Community Grant program! These funds, in addition to the $2,500 they had previously donated, will go directly toward the construction of the addition to the Maries County Building at the Old Jail Museum Complex. We are continuously amazed by the generosity of our community in our efforts to preserve Maries County history. Thank you, Vichy Renewable Energy!

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05/24/2026

The Historical Society of Maries County is very excited to announce we have received a donation of $2,500 from Mid-America Bank, Freeburg, to go toward our construction of an addition to the Maries County Building at the Old Jail Museum Complex! The addition will house an agricultural/farming display and will make the entire building more ADA accessible. We hope to have this big project completed by our August 1, 2026, open house!
Thank you Mid-America Bank for your generosity and for helping us to keep Maries County history alive!

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