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Old CHS Demolition Under Way

CAPTION: Just about the time the first day of summer school classes let out, four portions of the Chillicothe R-2 School District's...

Workers Unearth 1926 Cornerstone Believed to be From City Hall

CAPTION: The Grand River Historical Society Museum is the beneficiary of a cornerstone (at center) believed to have been from Chillicothe...

Day of Learning, Reminiscing

David Pyrtle's wood carvings (shown below right) and many other exhibits attract a crowd of interested onlookers Sunday afternoon during...

Museum Opens for 2009 Season

CAPTION: A roll-away kerosene-heated tub would have been a luxury in 1902. The unique piece, once owned by Bill and Shirley Tye and shown...

'Golden Spike' Marker Returns for Brief Visit

CAPTION: Railroad historian David Hardy, of Liberty, Mo., talks about the significant role the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad had in...

Long-Time Museum Curator Honored for Service

CAPTION: Dr. John Neal (center) was honored recently for his 35 years of volunteer service as curator of the Grand River Historical...

Longtime Museum Curator Stepping Down After 35 Years

CAPTION: After about 35 years as curator of the Grand River Historical Society Museum at 1401 Forrest Drive, Dr. John "Jack" Neal is...

Chillicothe Museum Celebrates New Exhibit Season at Open House

CAPTION: Dr. Frank E. Stark, president of the Grand River Historical Society and board member Jerry Nibarger prepare the exhibit of local...

Museum and Biz College Dedication

CAPTION: Dr. Jack Neal, curator of the Grand River Historical Society Museum, prepares a special display at the museum about Chillicothe...

Museum's Open House

Gone are the days when soda jerks poured sodas and made ice cream floats behind the bars of their fountains at corner drug stores....

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