About Us
Our Mission
The Washington Historical Society is dedicated to the curation, preservation, and interpretation of the Washington, Missouri, area. Through maintenance of an archival collection, public museum, and the development of educational programs, the Society seeks to ensure the accessibility of that heritage.
Our History
The Washington Historical Society orginiated in 1959 as the Washington Museum Society with the purpose of establishing a local history museum. The name of the organization was officially changed to the Washington Historical Society on July 10, 1962. In April 1984, after years of building support and collecting historic artifacts, the Society fulfilled their original purpose of establishing a museum located in the Jesuit Hall Building at the corner of Main and Cedar Streets. In 1995, the Society acquired the former Presbyterian Church and relocated their offices and history museum to their current location at the corner of Fourth and Market Streets.
Our Board of Trustees
Bridgette Kelch - President
Roy Morman - Vice President
Mary Beth Rettke - Secretary
Chris Eckelkamp - Treasurer
Katie Schonaerts
Frank Wood
Nancy Wood
Suzanne Hill
Bryan Bogue
Our Staff
Katie Dieckhaus - Executive Director
Tina Seals - Assistant