White River Valley Historical Society

The First-ever, all-virtual Tuesday Talk from the Branson Centennial Museum on Oct. 20. It's sure to be a scary good time full of fascinating local legend and l...ore. Make plans to join us to support the folks preserving Ozarks culture and Branson history for generations to come. Join us here on Facebook Live! https://www.facebook.com/events/441815273463509?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

The WRVHS will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Due to current events, it is necessary that we consolidate staff and reduce our hours until after Labor Day. Effective Monday, August 3, 2020, the White River Valley Historical Society, 297 Main Street, Forsyth, will be open MondayThursday, 10:004:00. We will be closed FridaySunday. Our research assistants are available to assist you online by emailing [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding!

The Branson Centennial Museum is resuming their popular Tuesday Talks, and WRVHS membership tiers include new book bonuses! http://wrvhs.org/announcements/new-tiers-and-tuesday-talks/

We were honored to receive the gift of 10 computers from First Community Bank of the Ozarks recently. During delivery and setup, we just had to show off a few of our exhibits and research library materials at our main Forsyth location. Come and see us! Our hours are currently 10 - 4, Monday through Friday. Masks are mandatory at this time, but we do require social distancing.

Here's a great new online database for researchers!

The White River Valley Historical Society and the Branson Centennial Museum will be reopening on Monday, June 29. Social distancing will be required; however, at this time masks are not mandatory. The WRVHS will be open MondayFriday, 10am4pm (We will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day) The Branson Centennial Museum location will be open MondaySaturday, 10am4pm. If you have questions, please call the WRVHS at 417-546-2210 or the Branson Centennial Museum at 417-239-1912. If the number of COVID-19 cases in Taney County continues to increase, changes may be made to the hours and restrictions for either and/or both locations.

A mystery photo from the Dillard and Eva Worrell Branson collection. Please contact us if you know who this young lady with the beautiful hair is.

The Dave May family 1899 Photo courtesy of Willard Cornett

Members of the Kissee, Wyatt, and Cardwell families Photo courtesy of the Cardwell-Brown collection.

In memory of all who served. Jasper John Boyd, killed in WWII. Photo courtesy of the Andela Collection

Do you remember the Ice House in old Forsyth? http://wrvhs.org/articles/ice-house-reminiscence/