Before screens took over, kids played with catalog-ordered toys, oranges at Christmas, and their own imaginations. A new exhibit at the museum looks back at this era, with items like a toy Jewett car and 1950s farm set on display. Explore the lost art of play this summer.
Now through August 31, relive your summer vacation with this special exhibit of toys, games, books, and more.
In 1904, a Wabash Railroad train derailed near Warrenton, killing eight and injuring fifty. The wreck exposed the dangers of high-speed travel on poorly maintained tracks, prompted a major local rescue effort, and led to a legal battle over railroad negligence. It also highlighted ongoing safety challenges facing the rapidly expanding railroad industry.
Missourians, especially in the Rhineland, strongly opposed Prohibition, resisting both the law and the cultural pressures it brought. Amid widespread defiance, the region also endured harsh anti-German sentiments, as local traditions and livelihoods were targeted during a time of national upheaval.
In October 1908, presidential nominee William Howard Taft made a campaign stop in Warrenton, drawing a large crowd from the town and nearby communities. He spoke briefly from his train, leaving a lasting impression on the local residents that affected the election outcome.
KWRE Radio has been broadcasting from Warren County for 75 years. The station’s formula has always been simple: authenticity.
“Youngsters, particularly those still in school, need a place of their own where they can dance, sing, play games, and have a soda bar.” The answer came in the form of Teen Towns, a popular nationwide trend that lasted a generation.
Watch the roughly hour-long program recorded from the Big Boy’s Celebration Dinner, June 24, 2024 at Wright City Lion’s Club.
The shocking murder of Henry Yeater and Nettie Yeater led investigators and family on a cross-country manhunt for William E. Church, the Yeater’s adopted son.
The waitresses and cook staff at the former Big Boy’s Restaurant recall memories of caring owners and hungry travelers.