Join the Celebration: KCHS Book Release, Old-Fashioned Pie Supper, and Pie Auction
Sunday, November 5, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
3686 State Road E, Auxvasse, MO 65231
Admission Is $10 and Includes a slice of Homemade pie, ice cream and a drink.
Tickets available at the door. However, to guarantee your seat and a piece of pie, please consider purchasing your tickets in advance. For advance ticket purchases, please download the form and email to museum@callawaymohistory.org or call 573-642-0570. Please RSVP by October 21!
Monies raised from the event will go to support the KCHS Educational Grant Program for Callaway County schools. Scroll down to learn more.
Old-Fashioned Pie Supper and Pie Auction
Secure your spot with an advance ticket purchase for only $10 per person. Your reservation guarantees a delectable slice of homemade pie served with ice cream and a refreshing cup of coffee or water. The highlight of the event is the Pie Auction starting at 3:00 p.m.
For your convenience, you can purchase event tickets and pre-order your books at the KCHS Museum or Research Center locations or by calling 573-642-0570. Alternatively, click here to download a registration form and email to museum@callawaymohistory.org. Payment is kindly requested at the time of your order.
Unveiling Callaway Chalkboards: Remembering Callaway County’s Rural Schoolhouses
KCHS cordially invites you to the official release of our latest literary masterpiece, Callaway Chalkboards: Remembering Callaway County’s Rural Schoolhouses.
Meet and greet our esteemed editor, Bruce Hackmann, who will be personally signing copies of the book. Secure your piece of history for just $40 (members) or $45 (non-members) per book.
Explore Callaway’s Rural Schools History
While savoring your delectable pie, immerse yourself in a historical display of rural school memorabilia. Enjoy an engaging program, including the Facebook Live drawing of our Schoolhouse Scavenger Hunt winners, all leading up to the much-anticipated PIE AUCTION at 3:00 p.m.
Supporting Education
All proceeds from this event will go toward the newly established KCHS Educational Grant Program for Callaway County schools. This innovative program encourages educators from diverse disciplines to develop grant projects that enrich the study of history in their classrooms, aligning with KCHS's mission of preserving and sharing Callaway County's rich history with all generations. Full details on grant applications will be available at a later date.
Meet Our Famous Callaway County Pie Bakers
We are honored to present the creations of our "famous Callaway County bakers" at the Pie Auction. Ten beautifully adorned boxes showcasing a homemade pie will be up for auction to the highest bidder.
Rick Berry
Tim Borman
Lori Croy
Rachel Dodson
Dawn Harrison
Velma Howard
Nancy Lewis
Maxine Rogers
Shirley Sweeten
Rita Weber