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Platte County Missouri Historical Society

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established 1945

established 1945established 1945

Keeping History Alive for Platte County's Future Generations

Exciting Event Coming Soon !!


Ben Ferrel Museum Now Open

Ben Ferrel Museum and Library open Thursdays and Fridays

The Ben Ferrel Museum and Library are now open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 to4:00 PM through October 21st..   Please call (816) 431-5121 if you have any questions.    PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety concerns over Covid 19, we will require guests to wear face masks inside the museum.


New Book Available

Photos of Recent Events

Have A Family History Question? Ask the Archives Staff

During this difficult time, have you been researching your family history in Platte County?   The PCHS Archives staff is ready to help you to find answers to questions about your family history.    Contact the Archives staff at:  PlatteQ2@gmail.com

Limited Edition - Postcard Book

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Museum

family research

family research

The Ben Ferrel Historical Museum is the home of the Platte County Historical Society.   The Museum is open for visitors beginning April 23, 2022 through October 14, 2022 and is located at 220 Ferrel Street, Platte City, Missouri.


Once again the museum will be participating in the Blue Star program, providing free entry to all active military personnel and their families. 

Admission $5.00

More About the Museum

family research

family research

family research

Our hard working archivists !!!    Sue Jackson, Beverly Taulbee, Bill Foster, and Craig Kirpatrick

Our research staff of archivists can help you find members of your family that may have lived in Platte County.   

See the Family Research Page for more information and how to submit a query.    Donations are appreciated.

Submit a Research Request

Bookstore

family research

Membership

Our PCHS Bookstore has a large number of books and publications about the history of Platte County Missouri and its people.   Check out the Bookstore Page!

Go To Bookstore

Membership

History and Old Photographs

Membership

As a member of PCHS, you are showing your support for our Society and for the preservation of Platte County history.  Please consider joining us. Click below for a membership application.

Membership Application

Bulletins

History and Old Photographs

History and Old Photographs

PCHS prepares a Newsletter 3 times per year that is mailed to each member.    The newsletter contains numerous articles about the history of Platte County and its citizens.   Each newsletter also has contributed articles written about families and locations in Platte County.

2000 -2020 Bulletin Articles / Submit an Article

History and Old Photographs

History and Old Photographs

History and Old Photographs

CHECK OUT!  this history page for a brief history of Platte County and a few of our famous people. 

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About Us

Our Team

Our History

Our History

Our amazing team of volunteers includes archivists, bookstore staff, researchers, and many, many volunteers.  

Our History

Our History

Our History

Check out our history page to learn more about our history.

Our Goals

Our History

Our Goals

Preserve the history of Platte County Missouri for current and future generations.


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