SAVE THE DATE!
It’s time for “A Patriotic Celebration of History” at the 2026 Jackson County Historical Society Annual Dinner, to be held at the Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO.
To celebrate the United States’ 250th Birthday, the JCHS will explore Jackson County’s 250 years of history. We will also share recent JCHS achievements, such as the restoration work underway on the Howard Schoolhouse.
Restoration of the
1870 Howard Schoolhouse has begun!
The Howard Schoolhouse, located at the 1859 Jail Museum, is in desperate need of repairs.
Foundation work, new windows and paint, a new door…there are several updates needed to have the schoolhouse looking its best.
The first step of the process, the foundation work, began in early October. The schoolhouse was lifted off its foundation and placed in the lot behind the 1859 Jail Museum. It made its move back in mid-December.
Be sure to follow the 1859 Jail Museum on Facebook for updates about the restoration.
For more information, please click on the “Save Our Schoolhouse” link below.
JCHS 2025
“Celebration of History”
Mayor Rowland auctions off blown glass vase made by Phillip Hickok, artist at Englewood Arts Center
Historic Film Award presented for the “I’m So Glad” Project by Brent Schondelmeyer and Gloria Smith
Lifetime Achievement Award presented to John Thornton, Jim Austen recognized posthumously, by Steve Noll and Gloria Smith
Gloria Smith presents award for Historic Book - Janssen Place to Stephen Mitchell and Bruce Mathews
Award for Historic Preservation presented to Englewood Arts Center by Brad Pace and Gloria Smith
Award for 1859 Jail Museum Volunteer of the Year presented to Rusty Burkett by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith
Award for Archives Volunteer of the Year presented to Sharon Alexander by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith
