Visit and rediscover influences of our past
The decisions of those before you have influenced where you are today
Find your ancestors in our genealogy and Research Library
“Why’s the architecture of our downtown buildings like that?” “Why do so many things in town have that name?” “What was life like here during the Civil War?” “Who was my great-grandmother married to?”
All these questions and more can be probably answered in our Research Library.
The recently preserved Schowengerdt House
Built overlooking Warrenton, this gorgeous three-story home includes period-accurate furnishings, artwork, and more.
It’s also newly restored and preserved and is already hosting small events with more great additions to come.
Recent posts and news
KWRE still going strong after seventy-five years
KWRE Radio has been broadcasting from Warren County for 75 years. The station’s formula has always been simple: authenticity.
The almost Western Confederacy and the Southern plot to decapitate Missouri state government
During the Civil War, four men met with the blessing of Confederate leaders in Canada. They hatched several plans, including one backed with $500,000 to form a third, Western Confederacy.
Warrenton’s Teen Town was the place with “everything the heart of the youth craves” for over 20 years
“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 Big Boy’s Celebration Dinner program
Watch the roughly hour-long program recorded from the Big Boy’s Celebration Dinner, June 24, 2024 at Wright City Lion’s Club.
The Yeater murders and Warren County’s “most shocking crime ever committed”
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.
Waitresses, staff recall memories of Big Boy’s Restaurant
The waitresses and cook staff at the former Big Boy’s Restaurant recall memories of caring owners and hungry travelers.