Last updated: 9/28/2023
125 Wyoming
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
P.O. Box 31
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
2nd Saturday of Month 10:00 to 3:00
Wednesday, Friday
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We are happy to make appointments to fit your schedule.
Beverly Kennedy
phone: 816-651-5522
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We have a research library with books, pictures, and family newspaper clippings, etc. A large area is devoted to displays pertaining to Pleasant Hill's most interesting history.
To preserve and make available to the public the history of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
In 1976, this building, after being completely renovated, was dedicated as the Pleasant Hill Historical Society’s Museum.
The Historical Society was organized in 1970 & the original 1000 sq ft museum was created in the old Kosky Barber Shop. Later a 2000 sq ft addition was built in the mid-teens.
The collection of artifacts includes everything from period clothing, turn-of-the-century glassware, personal items of the early citizens of Pleasant Hill. In particular, the Museum houses the James Allen African Collection, which includes early 20th Century items from Africa.
Business, industrial, railroads, churches, school, and Military items, demonstrating Pleasant Hill's History.
Family Name vertical files of newspaper clippings from the 30's to present day (some periods not covered). Indexed Photograph Collection. Pleasant Hill Times Newspaper on Microfilm to 1945. Cass county Deed Indexes on Microfilm.
Family Clipping Files, Index to Photo Collection, Books and Publications related to Pleasant Hill, Cemetery Listings, Phone Books.
Our quarterly meetings are open to the public & provide a historical or community related program. We present additional programs for special events downtown & at larger facilities.
We have an area for meetings that seats about 35 people.
A board of 6 members meets quarterly.
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
Our gift shop has many publications regarding our history and a few DVDs available for purchase.
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Wheelchair Accessible
Restrooms
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