Greene County Historical Society
Based in Springfield, Missouri, the Society was established in 1954, to foster and maintain an interest in the history of Springfield and Greene County.
The purpose of the organization is to foster and maintain an interest in the history of Greene County through programs, publications, projects, and observance. The Society encourages dialogue with other groups in the County who are seeking to preserve the heritage and history of the area. Cooperative heritage and historical programs and activities with these other groups are encouraged in order to better meet the stated purposes of the Greene County Historical Society.After unsuccessful attempts in 1933 and 1946 to organize a historical society, the Greene County Historical Society was organized on June 2, 1954. The purpose of the Society is to foster and maintain an interest in the history of Springfield and Greene County through programs, publications, projects, and observances.
Through the years the Society has been involved in a number of projects, either alone or in cooperation with other groups. Committees were appointed to locate and record historical sites. This eventually led to the formation of the City and County Historical Sites Boards. A push for the establishment of a room in the public library designated for historical materials resulted in the dedication of the Shepard Room in 1961. The Society was involved in the establishment of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, as well as the establishment in 1975 of the Bicentennial Historical Museum (now The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County.)
The official archives of the Society is housed in the Special Collections and Archives Department at Missouri State University.
The purpose of the organization is to foster and maintain an interest in the history of Greene County through programs, publications, projects, and observance. The Society encourages dialogue with other groups in the County who are seeking to preserve the heritage and history of the area. Cooperative heritage and historical programs and activities with these other groups are encouraged in order to better meet the stated purposes of the Greene County Historical Society.After unsuccessful attempts in 1933 and 1946 to organize a historical society, the Greene County Historical Society was organized on June 2, 1954. The purpose of the Society is to foster and maintain an interest in the history of Springfield and Greene County through programs, publications, projects, and observances.
Through the years the Society has been involved in a number of projects, either alone or in cooperation with other groups. Committees were appointed to locate and record historical sites. This eventually led to the formation of the City and County Historical Sites Boards. A push for the establishment of a room in the public library designated for historical materials resulted in the dedication of the Shepard Room in 1961. The Society was involved in the establishment of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, as well as the establishment in 1975 of the Bicentennial Historical Museum (now The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County.)
The official archives of the Society is housed in the Special Collections and Archives Department at Missouri State University.