Andrew County Historical Society and Museum – Savannah, Missouri The Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits the rich heritage of Andrew County since 1841.
“The Andrew County Museum & Historical Society examines the history of Andrew County through exhibits, programs, publication and special events.
Exhibits & Special Events:
Antique cars, dolls, farm equipment, room settings, a log cabin and military items.
The Andrew County Museum is housed in a modern 14,000 sq. ft. facility. The addition of the 4,000 square foot permanent exhibit, Rural Way of Life, focuses on the people and places of Andrew county from 1841-2001. Here you will learn about the families, farms, towns, social life, and community spirit. Take some time to go back in time and see how the pioneers and then more modern times have changed and yet how somethings stay the same.
The Duncan Gallery is the collection of Mr. Duncan, a native of Andrew County, became a millionaire through the success of his Little Tavern Restaurants. His personal collection includes family photographs and memorabilia from Savannah, Little Tavern business history, a collection of navajo rugs, carvings, bronze statuary, and personal memorabilia documenting his civic and philanthropic interests.
Exhibit cases in this gallery hold part of the doll collection of Mabel Duncan Dray, Harry F. Duncan’s sister. Included in her collection are 19th century French, German, English and American dolls and a variety of Kewpies and Scottles dolls.
Street Address
202 East Duncan Drive
Savannah, MO 64485
Phone: 816-324-4720
Museum Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Closed: Legal holidays and the fourth and fifth weekends each month
DIRECTIONS:
The Andrew County Museum is located in Duncan Memorial Park, next to the Clasbey Community Center and the Duncan Hills Golf Course, just off 71 Highway and only one mile from downtown Savannah, with shops and restaurants. Savannah is twenty minutes north of St. Joseph, Missouri and 65 miles north of Kansas City.
Director: Glen Uminowicz
acmuseum@stjoelive.com