Experience History Like Never Before

Museum Exhibits and Historic Properties

  • Three wall paintings by local and regional artists.

    Local Artists

    The artwork adorning the walls features creations by esteemed Henry County artists, including Ike Parker, Woodrow ‘Woody’ Parker, Martha Aldredge, Woodson Roddy, and Louis Freund.

  • Early 1900s village Drug Store entrance.

    Early 1900s Village

    The Village offers visitors a glimpse into life 120 years ago with a turn-of-the-century Drug Store, Doctor's office, General Store, and more.

  • Front facade of the 1886 Anheuser-Busch building.

    Anheuser-Busch Building

    Built in 1886, Anheuser-Busch operated a distribution center here until 1920; now, the building houses the Music Room, the War Room, the Cooling Room Displays, and the Stables. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and is also located in the Clinton Square Historic District.

  • Front view of the WW&H building.

    The WW&H Building

    The Clinton Farmers Exchange was a community hub for decades before it closed down in 2016. It was a place where farmers, ranchers, and 4-Hers could purchase feed for their livestock, while Clinton residents could buy pet food and birdseed. The store served as a gathering spot where people exchanged news, discussed the weather, reminisced about the good old days, and debated the future. The WW&H feed store had a rich history in Clinton, but now the building features additional museum exhibits.

  • Dog Trot Log House with an open pass through between two rooms.

    Dog Trot Log House

    This log house, commonly called the "DOG TROT," was constructed during the mid-1850s. In November of 1993, the building was moved from the Montrose, Missouri area to its current location in Clinton, thanks to the generous donation of Clark Welling to the Henry County Historical Society. The relocation project took many hours of volunteer work to complete.

  • The Dorman House

    The Dorman House

    Judge Jerubial Gideon Dorman House, also known as the Dorman House, is a historic home located in Clinton, Missouri. The house was constructed in 1852 and is a two-story brick building with a central passage plan design. It features elements of Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles, with a small Greek Revival porch and a side gable roof. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.