Monett Historical Society

Monett Historical Society Museum of local Monett History and surrounding areas

The purpose of the Monett Historical Society shall be dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Monett’s past, present and future, to promote and advance the history of Monett and establish mutual, beneficial relations between Monett Historical Society, the City and the general public.

06/25/2026

Important Information from Waldensian Church:

The Waldensian Church Ice Cream Social has been postponed to Thursday, July 2 at 6:00 pm outside on the Church grounds.

SAVE THE DATE! Monett Muddy Cave - Robert PainterDiscover Monett’s Hidden Underground History! Join us for a special o...
06/25/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Monett Muddy Cave - Robert Painter

Discover Monett’s Hidden Underground History! Join us for a special open panel discussion on the legendary Monett Muddy Cave (also known as the Monett City Park Cave) on Tuesday, July 21, 2027, at 7:00 PM at the Monett Historical Society Museum, 422 Broadway. Hosted by Robert Painter, Mike Randall, Rusty Morris, and author E. A. Hilton, BS. Explore stories of early 1900s explorations, underground rivers, deep drop-offs, rumored connections to Pierce City, its use as a quarry/trash dump, and why it was sealed around 1918. An exciting step into Monett’s adventurous past - perfect for history buffs, locals, and anyone curious about Ozark caves! Free and open to the public.

Help save the world and the bees! Come to the June 16, 2026 membership meeting starting at 7:00 pm at the Museum Event c...
06/13/2026

Help save the world and the bees! Come to the June 16, 2026 membership meeting starting at 7:00 pm at the Museum Event center and learn all about beekeeping and bees from our presenter, John Schmidt. It will be a very interesting meeting, so bring friends and relatives. There is no charge to attend the meeting.

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS MONTH'S MEMBERSHIP MEETING on May 19th, starting it 7:00 pm. It will feature the awesome cur...
05/15/2026

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS MONTH'S MEMBERSHIP MEETING on May 19th, starting it 7:00 pm. It will feature the awesome curator from the Harry S. Truman Birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. Aside from the wonderful information and knowledge she brings, she will also display a trunk full of artifacts. As always the meeting is free of charge, so bring family and friends.

DON'T FORGET, Come join us for our Membership Meeting on April 21, commencing at 7:00 pm. Our Speaker will be Kaitlyn Mc...
04/11/2026

DON'T FORGET, Come join us for our Membership Meeting on April 21, commencing at 7:00 pm. Our Speaker will be Kaitlyn McConnell who is known throughout the Ozarks for the projects she supports. A little more about Kaitlyn:

Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition Even in our fast-paced world, tried and true traditions still connect us to where we are. Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell sees this in her travels throughout the region: From quilting to music and food, in this talk she will share long-held examples of our regional culture that endure. As part of these observations, she will also share about the Ozarks Pie Project, an effort she began in 2024 to bake and share pies from vintage Ozarks cookbooks. The effort resulted in the publication of “The Ozarks Pie Project Diary,” a cookbook filled with recipes and stories from across the region.

Kaitlyn McConnell is the founder of Ozarks Alive, a cultural preservation project that documents the region's people, places and history. Since its inception in 2015, hundreds of stories have been captured to help us understand the region today and in the future.

Kaitlyn will have her pie cookbook available for purchase.

The Monett Parish Council of Catholic Women is having a Salad Luncheon and they are graciously sharing a portion of the ...
04/09/2026

The Monett Parish Council of Catholic Women is having a Salad Luncheon and they are graciously sharing a portion of the proceeds as a donation to our Museum. You know this will be a tasty lunch prepared by a number of great cooks, so please attend, have fun and help the Museum at the same time. For details see the attached flyer.

Guess who was here to model our hats on exhibit - aren't they cute?
04/08/2026

Guess who was here to model our hats on exhibit - aren't they cute?

03/16/2026

Did you miss seeing two of our favorite ladies on television? Well, here they are. Please watch and share, they are both so knowledgeable and love to let everyone know our history.

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE: Did you know Monett used to have more than seven Garden Clubs? Come take a look at our awesome di...
03/16/2026

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE: Did you know Monett used to have more than seven Garden Clubs? Come take a look at our awesome display showing so many of these clubs, along with a wonderful flower display designed and made by our own Carol Kay.

Hey Everyone, take a look at the March Monett Monthly, there is a very nice article about our Museum February membership...
03/11/2026

Hey Everyone, take a look at the March Monett Monthly, there is a very nice article about our Museum February membership meeting, starring our own Jan Rowell!
Of course, there is also other interesting information in the newspaper. Also, we have some papers in the Museum, so come and get one if you haven't seen it

Address

422 Broadway
Monett, MO
65708

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(417) 235-9030

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