Platte County Historical Society

June 17th PCHS Zoom event! See poster below for details on Steamboat Disasters.

Copied from Platte County Back in the Day page in hopes of finding someone on this page who can help with info. Thanks! Looking for some information and/or clarification about an area known as Slash Valley. I know where it is based on older maps and those maps place that area a little south and a little east of Edgerton Junction. I know there is a farm on Z Hwy named Slash Valley Farm and I have seen comment that Thomas Means once owned all of Slash Valley but that is all quite a bit north of the area marked on maps as Slash Valley....so, my question is, what all is included in what is known as Slash Valley? Older maps do not make it appear to be a large area but a more specific area crossing the Platte River. Any history on the origin of the name Slash Valley?

PCHS long time member, Lu Durham, will celebrate her 101st birthday this month. Her address is below in the comments for those wishing to send cards.

Does anyone know if this is the Centenary Methodist Church in the covered bridge area?

Today! Stop by Weston Red Barn Farm or Alldredge Orchard to pick up a scavenger hunt or download from the website. We are open on Saturdays with an I-Spy activity for kids in the museum yard 11:30-2:00 pm

Platte County Historical Society Anniversary Celebration Postponed. Unfortunately due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 75th Anniversary celebration of P...CHS, originally set for Oct. 25th, has been postponed until 2021. More information will be provided at a later date....Ken Klamm, Executive Secretary. See more

Something new from PCHS-Selfie Scavenger Hunt through History!

‘Artful Pictures of Platte County’s Past’ are on display at Platte City’s City Hall through the month of August. Platte City’s Friends of the Arts sponsors the displays with more photos available for viewing on their Facebook page.

The museum is now open by appointment. Call 431-5121 to schedule your visit. Thank you for supporting the museum!

Due to continuing concerns of Covid-19, PCHS will postpone the celebration of our 75th year until 2021.

From the Dearborn Democrat, August 8, 1968. Preparing to publish Vol. II, Cemetery Records.

Great job on this latest issue, Ken Klamm. The cover is striking!

The museum isn’t open yet. However, we’re planning to celebrate our milestone anniversary at our October dinner meeting. Join us as we celebrate saving Platte County’s history for 75 years!

Due to the virus and the Governor’s shelter in place order, the museum will not open in mid-April. All programs planned are postponed. Stay safe and we anticipate seeing everyone when we can!Due to the virus and the Governor’s shelter in place order, the museum will not open in mid-April. All programs planned are postponed. Stay safe and we anticipate seeing everyone when we can!

Good Evening, We have decided to CANCEL our Spring luncheon scheduled for Sunday, April 26. Since we are in unprecedented times, we feel everyone will be safer if we cancel. Please mark your calendar for our 75th anniversary scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at Shiloh Springs. We are planning a wonderful event and hope to see everyone then.... Thank you for your continued support. Please visit out website for further announcements: PCHS1882.org

Leap Day PCHS Bingo Fundraiser photos!

Bingo Fundraiser on Leap Day, February 29, 2020!