Old Stagecoach Stop Museum and Foundation

07/27/2026

DISCLAIMER

There was no Old Settlers Day in the City Park this year, which is sponsored by the Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society. There seems to be some confusion about this, so let us be clear. The Old Stagecoach Stop Museum and the Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society are not the same organizations but are separate groups, with their own charters and Boards of Directors. The Old Stagecoach Stop facilitated Old Settlers Day from 2002 until 2014. The Old Stagecoach Stop turned over the operation of the annual event to the Pulaski County Museum in 2015. We had nothing to do with the cancellation of the festival and have been wrongfully blamed by some for its absence this year. We do publish the Old Settlers Gazette and did so this year, as we have since 2004.

The Old Stagecoach Stop was open on Saturday and despite the heat and the loss of the activity in the park, we had 75 visitors. They enjoyed visiting the building and some special presentations by guest speakers.

07/25/2026

The Old Stagecoach Stop is open today 10-4:00

07/25/2026

We know there is a heat advisory tomorrow and so our backyard activities might not work out as planned. We will be cognizant regarding heat issues for visitors and our volunteers. The speakers will be in Air conditioned rooms. The Civil War Medicine and medicinal plants presentation will be in the Old Stagecoach Stop. The Stagecoach Travel presentation will be in the McNeese building, the brick building in the OSS backyard. They will be ongoing throughout the day with a lunch break between noon-1:00pm.
There will be FREE watermelon all day.

Come join us!

07/22/2026

We are finishing up delivering Old Settlers Gazettes today and they have been mailed to those OSS members, who requested them, in other states across the US. This all happens thanks to our dedicated board members and volunteers. I had help this year and I am so very thankful and appreciative. Those bundles of 50 get heavier every year. Gibson Barber, son of Audra Barber, grandson of Tim Berrier, of Lone Oak Printing was my trusty sidekick for delivery. He was such a great partner and handled those bundles with ease. Thanks so much Gibson. I appreciated your help and enjoyed spending that time with you.

If you don’t have your copy, find one at one of our advertisers, or stop by the Old Stagecoach Stop on Saturday between 10am and 4pm.

07/17/2026

DELIVERY BEGINS MONDAY MORNING JULY 20TH. WE WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE A RACK AT WALMART THIS YEAR FROM THE 20TH UNTIL THE 27TH.

BE SURE TO THANK OUR ADVERTISER WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR 2026 EDITION. WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT, WE COULD NOT PUBLISH THIS ANNUAL HISTORICAL TABLOID. REMEMBER, ALL ISSUES ARE ON OUR OSS WEBSITE. THIS ONE WILL BE ADDED SOON.

JOIN US AT THE OLD STAGECOACH STOP MUSEUM ON JULY 25TH FOR SOME SPECIAL SPEAKERS, KIDS GAMES, AND A SLICE OF COLD WATERMELON.

OLD SETTLERS GAZETTE ADVERTISERS 2026

*AireServ Heating & Air
*AAMVC
*Bales Construction
*Bank of Crocker
*Bank of Iberia
*Barnett’s Dogpatch
*Bassett Insurance
*Beasley, Rachelle
*Bell's Extended Stay
*Boiling Spring
*Bow and Barrel
*CB Buildings Carports
*City of St. Robert
*City of Waynesville
*Colton’s
*Eclectic Originals
*Ed Morse Ford
*Eircil’s
*Ernst, Dave
*Flo’s 66 Diner
*Friend Lumber
*Ft. Wood Hotels
*Goodrich Gas, Inc.
*Grubaugh Chevrolet
*Hanna Hills
*Harrison Farm and Feed
*Headrick, Judge Mike
*Heitman, Carey
*Helms, Andy
*Hillman, Judge Kevin
*Homeplate Bar&Grill
*Hooper, Deborah
*Hoppers
*Infuze
*KOBA
*King Auto Glass
*Laclede Electric
*La Familia
*Laura’s Jewelry
*Lost in the Woods
*Lynch’s Furniture
*Mackey Family
*Maries County Bank
*Memorial Chapel
*Mitchell, Terri
*Mu Bahn Thai
*Nature’s Pantry
*Next Home
*O Reilly
*Ocean Buffet
*Odyssey Scuba
*Paul’s Furniture
*Plants and Pages
*Post Pawn
*Pritchard, Keith
*Prugh, Attorney at Law
*Pulaski Co. Abstract
*Pulaski County Tourism
*Pulaski Fine Arts
*Quick Buck Auctions
*Robertson, Dustin
*ROCS
*Rocky Top Pets
*Rotary
*Ruby’s Landing
*Sweet Sam’s on Route 66
Sanman’s
*Schwandt Construct
*Schwandt Piano
*Secrest
*Security Bank
*Seeger Toyota
*Sho Me Pest
*St. Robert Auto Supply
*St. Robert Glass
*St. Robert Secure Storage
*Threlkeld Machine
*TK’s Pizza
*Walmart
*Whittle, Dan
*Wilderness Ridge
*Wilkerson, Mack
*Woodlane Rentals

07/12/2026

Ozarks historian Lynn Morrow has contributed a new Missouri Encyclopedia entry on the johnboat. Morrow spent years researching the name, history, and origins of the humble wooden watercraft that once graced many an Ozarks stream. To learn more, check out Morrow's article here: https://missouriencyclopedia.org/things/johnboats
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Image: Three men fishing on an Ozarks river; one stands in a johnboat named
Hildalgo (P0018).
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07/11/2026

Some people have shared that they found this post offensive. We appreciate that feedback and want to clarify what we meant.

As an organization representing retired educators, we hear from retirees every day who are concerned about the rising cost of living and what it means for their children and grandchildren.

Our message was never that grandparents shouldn’t enjoy helping with their grandchildren. Many do, and they treasure that time together.

Our concern is that quality child care has become so expensive that many working families have fewer and fewer affordable options. Retirement should give grandparents the freedom to help because they want to, not because soaring costs leave their families with no practical alternative.

If Amendment 5 passes and sales taxes are expanded to services like child care, those costs could increase even more. That’s the issue we believe deserves attention.

07/10/2026

The Old Stagecoach Stop board and volunteers will be actively engaged during the week of July 20th, delivering the 2026 Old Settlers Gazette starting Monday and culminating in special activities at the OSS on Saturday, the 25th. Please check back for a list of our 2026 advertisers where you can pick up your copy or join us on the 25th and pick up your Gazette.

06/29/2026

Congratulations to Lucy Nutt. Lucy is the daughter of Past President, tour guide volunteer, and long time board member of the Old Stagecoach Foundation. Many of us have watched Lucy grow-up. She often accompanied her mom and helped with decorating, cleaning, greeting visitors. She is spending this summer working with Ozark Actors Theater in Rolla. You can read more about Lucy in the article below. We are so proud of her.

Next in our Summer Spotlight series is Lucy Nutt (BFA Theatre Design and Technology). Lucy is currently working as the assistant costume designer, stitcher, and run crew for The Addams Family and Young Frankenstein at Ozark Actors Theater in Rolla, Missouri. 🧟‍♂️ 👻

Here is what Lucy loves most about her summer experience:
"My favorite part was seeing all of the costumes I worked on, on stage. Seeing a show come to life via costumes will always be the best thing in my opinion." 👗

Lucy also says, "I'm used to having a show only be 5 nights, and this show is open 5 nights for 3 weeks, so in total 15 shows. Its definitely preparing me for when I get a job after I graduate."

Congratulations, Lucy! We are so proud of your hard work. 🎨🎬

Calling all UCM students and alumni! Want to be featured next? 🌟 Tell us about your summer internship, project, or gig by filling out the form in our bio! 👉

06/19/2026

The 2026 Gazette will be delivered to our advertisers the week of July 20th. The advertiser make the publication of the Gazette possible. Be sure not thank them when you pick up your copy.

While you are waiting for the 2026 edition, remember you can read the entire collection on our Old Stagecoach Stop website. oldstagecoachstop.org. You will find editions from 1983-2025 They are in PDF format and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. It is available free and there is a link on the Page. You will also find a handy Alphabetical Index of over 500 titles of articles.