Warrenton’s historic Hoelscher Building honors its past and embraces the future
The humble brick building at the end of Main Street is being renovated, with attention to its original uses as a garage as early as 1913.
Local History
Rand Brooks lived a life of silver screens and Missouri country dreams
Rand Brooks loved Wright City and relished visiting with childhood and family friends. And Wright City, in turn, loved Rand Brooks, following his every return to town with breathless coverage.
Gottfried Duden and Frederick Meunch sparks imaginations of Germans seeking idyllic life in Warren, St. Charles Counties
Germans came into Warren County at the urging — and help — of several key figures. See how the idea of America was too irresistible and promising for German immigrants.
What’s the value in preserving old houses and buildings?
Historic preservation matters because it influences how we feel, think, say, and do in our communities and lives. Here’s how.
Area Sheriffs capture two post office robbers during 9-hour chase
Two robbers made off with a small amount of loot from the Bellflower, MO post office in 1934, leading investigators on a 9-hour chase through three counties.
Central Wesleyan College alum featured in Ken Burns “U.S. and the Holocaust”
CWC Alum Carl Lutz conducted the largest civilian rescue mission the Holocaust, now featured in the new Ken Burns documentary on the event.
After 39 years, model painter Marilyn Owenby adds a finishing piece: herself
Visitors to the Museum have seen Marilyn Owenby’s model village work. Read about what’s new this year and the work of this master painter and artist.
Now streaming: A virtual walk through Warrenton with Gene Cornell
You’ve never seen Warrenton like this. Take a virtual walk through town across the past 200 years with speaker Gene Cornell.
83 Warren County men called for service on November 10, 1918
On Monday, May 10, 1918 a group of 83 young Warren County men prepared to serve their country. They didn’t know it’d be for one day.
Go deep in the caves—and history—of Warren County
Go inside the many caves, including those designated on the endangered historic places list, of Warren County.