Barton County Historical Society

07/06/2026

Please plan to attend the 3rd quarter Barton County Historical Society on July 12, 2026 at 2:00 in the afternoon.
The program will be regarding the storms and floods over the past 100 years in Barton County. The presenter is Joe Davis. Refreshments will be served and we welcome all members and non- members in the community.
It is just $10 to be a member annually.
Please join us at the Barton County Memorial Park Building located at 2nd Street and Broadway in Lamar, Missouri

06/04/2026

Yearbook Score!! 🙌🙌. Obtained 5 Liberal yearbooks this morning! In case you all weren’t aware, the Barton County Museum maintains the yearbooks for Lamar, Liberal, Golden City and Mindenmines High Schools. If you are spring cleaning or looking for a home for your, your parents or grandparents yearbooks, please remember the museum. What better way to preserve our history. Thank you Liberal HS for assisting me with these. 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025!
Please share ❤️

04/08/2026

Don’t Forget! This Sunday!!

04/04/2026

The Barton County Historical Society will hold its 2nd quarter meeting on:
April 12th at 2:00 pm
Location: Memorial Park Building
Program by Pauletta Orahood regarding the Barton County Poor Farm.
Everyone is welcome both non-members and members.
Come check us out! 🤩

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01/13/2026

This past Sunday, January 11, 2026 the Barton County Historical Society (BCHS) met for their first quarterly meeting of the year. After a brief discussion regarding electing the 2026 BCHS Board, nominations were voted upon and officers will be elected at the next Board meeting. Following the business portion, members and guests were treated to a presentation given by Vice President Ed Keltner. Keltner being a resident of Liberal, Missouri provided photographs and information on the explosion of 1935 at the strip mine in Liberal causing the death of local residents and multiple injuries. One of the most eye opening facts were the settlements with the widow and survivors. The widow received $1538 paid weekly in $6 increments. The $6 would cease if she married or passed away. She also received $150 for funeral expenses. The program was enjoyed along with refreshments.
The next meeting will be held April 12, 2026 . To join the BCHS it is $10 or $100 for a lifetime membership. We would love to have to as a member!