White River Valley Historical Society
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMissouri, United States2-10 Employees
The White River Valley Historical Society is a small organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural history of Taney County and the upper White River Valley in Missouri. It operates within the museums and historical sites field, relying on committees and volunteers to carry out its work, which includes transcribing cemeteries, documenting historic sites and structures, and hosting exhibits and educational events. The society also makes its collection items available through a research library, supporting researchers and interested members of the public. In 2011, the society moved into its current home at 297 Main Street in Forsyth, Missouri, a facility that includes a museum, a research library/meeting room, and a bookstore/gift shop. Based in Forsyth, the organization has a small staff and serves researchers, students, and others with an interest in regional history. Its core mission remains to preserve, protect, and promote the region’s cultural history for both current residents and future generations.