A class on cemetery preservation and tombstone cleaning was offered as part of the spring 2022 Lifelong Learning series. Two hours of classroom presentations with questions and answers were followed by hands-on time at Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton for stone cleaning. We thought we should share some of the basic Dos and Don’ts for cemetery preservation. With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, many people will visit cemeteries to honor and remember lost family and friends.
Read MoreHow did quilting connect with the Underground Railroad? What was cooking like for people in Callaway County in the 1800s? Residents of Fulton and Callaway County interested in learning more about local history have a new opportunity from the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society (KCHS) this spring. KCHS will offer three “Triple L (Lifelong Learning)” workshops from March through May 2022 on a variety of topics with local historical importance.
Read MoreThe ninth annual Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society President’s Day Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, featured the US’s tenth president, John Tyler. Teams had fun answering trivia from various categories, including Snoopy, aviation, Callaway County, and Betty White. Many thanks to our participating teams and sponsors!
Read MoreAs 2021 comes to a close, take a look back at some of the amazing things that have happened at KCHS.
Read MoreWe all love to see history respected and preserved. A new opportunity is getting underway in Fulton with the George Washington Carver Cultural Center apartment project. Residents and preservation professionals plan to change the school building into modern, affordable, senior citizen apartments.
Read MoreDue to COVID-19 restrictions, many events for 2020 and early 2021 have been canceled or postponed. We appreciate your understanding during this trying time. Continue to check the KCHS events page updated on future dates.
Read MoreWith COVID-19 restrictions relaxing a bit, we invite you to join us for our 2021 Annual Business Meeting. It will be great to see everyone again! Help us honor our award recipients and conduct our annual business.
Read MoreThe Historical Society utilizes the gift of many volunteers. Learn how to help preserve the history of Callaway County.
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