Artifacts of Immigration

Washington Historical Society Museum

"In 1995 the Washington Historical Society purchased the former Presbyterian Church building when the congregation moved to its new building on the outskirts of Washington. Located at the corner of Market and Fourth streets, the purchase provided the society with its first owned site since its creation in 1959.

The museum encompasses about 6,000 square feet and provides space for exhibits and historical and genealogy paper records. Items exhibited at the museum are relative to the history of Washington, Mo., and its immediate surrounding area. Exhibits include corn cob pipes, zithers, Busch beer, pottery, Missouri River, Native Americans, World Wars I and II, art, photographs, advertising pieces, and some furnishings and items used in daily life.

The Ralph Gregory Library and records of the Four Rivers Genealogical Society are also housed in the museum. The records are available on the days the museum is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  On Tuesdays, the records are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is staffed by qualified genealogists when the library is open. The society is dedicated to promoting genealogical research, assisting members and others in researching and documenting their family histories."

(http://www.washmohistorical.org/washington-museum/)