Washington Historical Society
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The Washington Historical Society was founded in 1959, focused on preserving Washington, Mo., history. The society purchased the old Presbyterian Church building at Fourth and Market Street in 1995 and in 2001 hired a full-time director. Besides its many exhibits and archives, the museum also houses the Four Rivers Genealogical Society and the Ralph Gregory Library.
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Backstory and Context
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Exhibits include:
The Missouri River and Bridge
Turnverein (Turner Society)
Franz Schwarzer Zithers
Corn Cob Pipes
Historic Buildings
John B. Busch Brewery
Military Veterans
Shoe Factories
Elijah McLean
Firehouse Museum
The Missouri River and Bridge
Turnverein (Turner Society)
Franz Schwarzer Zithers
Corn Cob Pipes
Historic Buildings
John B. Busch Brewery
Military Veterans
Shoe Factories
Elijah McLean
Firehouse Museum