Andrew County Museum - A Rural Way of Life

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Making history alive and meaningful means moving beyond the static display of objects to the creation of exhibit experiences that involve visitors, that encourage comparisons, that spur questions, that cause interaction, and that lead to new levels of understanding.

A Rural Way of Life will give visitors "history firsthand" experiences. It will also spotlight the evolving history of Andrew County and the impact Andrew County people and their enterprise have had on the history of Missouri, the Midwest, and the world.

Exhibits will focus on rural and town life, agriculture, business, entertainment, and industry throughout Andrew County. The major role that technology has played in causing change will also be highlighted. All exhibits will feature local people from various eras. In telling their stories, they will reveal the unique and facinating history of the various towns and communities that comprise Andrew County.