Polk County Museum-Historical Society of Polk County, Missouri, Inc.

The Polk County Museum will be CLOSED Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day!

The museum is closed today but will be open next Saturday, May 15, 1 to 3 p.m.

First visitors of 2021! Come see us soon and then share your own pictures!

OPEN FOR THE SEASON TODAY, 1-4 PM! COME SEE US!

[email protected] MEMBERSHIP INFO: Membership fees (Family membership) One year- $6.00... Two years- $12.00 Three years- $15.00 Lifetime- $50.00 Active membership is vital to the continued work of the Society and the Museum. The Historical Society is a non-profit organization. For more information, please email [email protected] DUE TO COVID-19, THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Historical Society of Polk County, Missouri P. O. Box 423 Bolivar, MO 65613-0423 President, Margaret Vest Membership in the Historical Society is open to all who are interested in the county’s history. Membership provides free admission to the museum and receipt of the Society’s newsletter. During normal operation, meetings are held on the 4th Thursday night of May, July, and September at 7:00 p.m. in the Gold Room at the Museum. November’s meeting occurs at a local restaurant. The public is welcome to attend all meetings.

Last jury of the old courthouse (1841-1905). Front row, left to right: Kinsey Heydon, Harve Meyers, Lois Strafford, Jim Dowel, Mr. Looney BACK ROW: Joe Ammerman, Walsh Edison, Asa Davis, Mr. Erwin, Gus Cunningham, Alek Akerman. Last man is unknown. The boy is Benny Crain, Son of the Sheriff. In front Harry Lightfoot Baxter father.... (This was transcribed as written next to the photograph). If anyone knows of incorrect spelling of names or further information please let us know!) See more

The museum will remain CLOSED until further notice.The museum will remain CLOSED until further notice.

This is the current list of items for sale from the Historical Society. Please note that until we complete the setup of our Paypal account one must send us the order at our email address; [email protected]. We must receive your check and it must clear the bank before we will ship. Sorry for any inconvenience, but this time of transition to the website and closure due to COVID are causing unusual and unexpected adjustments to normal processes. Please bear with us!

Just an update. We are in the process of transitioning to a website...please be patient as we work on completing this process. As soon as we're 'up and running' we will post the new information on this page. Thank you for your patience and interest!