Ways to Support
Become a Member
We welcome anyone interested in history. Please join us!
Membership
Membership dues are $20.00 per year.
Our meetings are on the second Monday of the month.
Donations
Monetary Donations
Donations are tax deductible.
Heritage Seeker donations may be sent to:
Gardner House Museum
417 South Main
P.O. Box 284
Palmyra, MO 63461
Volunteer
We depend on volunteers. Consider donating your time and talent to help with our goals and projects.
Historical
Donations
Historical documents and photos, vintage newspapers, vintage clothing, antiques
Red Cross WWII Nurse's Uniform
Items for Purchase
2021 Ornament
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Fabius Community House.
$7.00 each
Available at the Gardner House Museum, Marion County Library, and Palmyra Spectator
2020 Ornament
Commemorates the Palmyra Land Office from which over three million acres of land were sold between the years 1825-1858.
$7.00 each
Limited amounts of previous years' ornaments are also available. Contact the Gardner House Museum at 573-769-3076.
DVD's of History Programs
If you would like a copy of the presentation of one of our past history programs, recordings are available on DVD.
Past Programs
Mayors of Palmyra--Loren Graham
Miles Britton, Slave of Jefferson Davis--W.T. Johnson
Roy Hamlin--Linda Steinbeck
Robert Masterson Home--Norman Hare
Early History of Farming Equipment--Kenny Lovelace
Reflections of Marion County Jail Family & Staff Memories--Joan Rothweiler
Cemetery Tour--8 Characters, portrayed by Nik Yager, Gary Stuhlman, Mark Cheffey, Mark McPike, Dan Campbell, Kaitlyn Buckwalter, Brooks Ragar, and Jody Jacobs
Palmyra Tornado of 1945--Josh Clayton (Audio of interviews also available)