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A look back at playtime before screens, when Christmas came in the Sears Catalog
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.
EXTENDED! New childhood toys exhibit on display through September
Now through September, relive your summer vacation with this special exhibit of toys, games, books, and more.
1904 Wabash Train derailment kills 8, injures 50, and rallies Warren County
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.