OUR ANNUAL QUILT FUNDRAISER
Our annual Quilt Fundraiser is now underway! Thanks to our loyal members, Debbie Prost and Donna Ballman, we will be drawing for the beautiful queen sized hand made quilt above, and the lap quilt with carrying case, below. Tickets for the fundraiser are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased by downloading the ticket form here, or by attending one of our events. We will be at the Perryville Mayfest on Saturday, May 10, and will also be at Rozier’s Food Centre on Saturday, August 9. Or stop by for a visit Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, 108 Vincentian Way, in the Perryville Higher Education Center.
2025 HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR JUNE 7-8
This year’s House & Garden Tour is sure to please. For 2025, our houses will not just come from Perryville, but all over the county, with a variety of house and garden types, from quaintly historic to boldly modern. Planned for two days to ensure everyone gets to see all the houses. Know someone who should be on the tour? Maybe you??? Call us at the number below!
Contact us at 108 Vincentian Way in Perryville, Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Friday and Saturday by Appointment Only, Closed Sundays. (573)768-2470
THE PERRY COUNTY BICENTENNIAL BOOK A BEAUTIFUL HARD-BOUND 456 PAGE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF OUR COUNTY. PLENTY OF COPIES ARE NOW IN STOCK. CALL US TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY TODAY OR CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
The Society’s office, genealogical research library and County Archive are open Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Our Perry County Museum, located in the City Park, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Noon (closed December-February). The Faherty House, our house museum, is open by appointment. Thanks for visiting!
This center opened in March 2015 and has a vast amount of information about Perry County and its citizens. It is located in the Perryville Higher Education Center at 108 Vincentian Way, 2nd Floor, Perryville, MO 63775. (573)768-2470 – Handicap Accessible
Perry County Genealogical Research Library & Archive information:
- Perry County Archive
Our Archives include the repository of Perry County records and documents previously housed in the attic, vault, and basement of the courthouse. We also have Perry County newspapers on microfilm from 1862 to present. - Perry County Historical Society Genealogical Research Library
The library contains over 1500 publications, including federal census records, marriage records, birth and death records, church records, cemetery tombstone listings, local newspaper clippings, and numerous family surname contributions. - Perry County Historical Society Office
A working business office for the Society with regular hours to handle inquiries and assist researchers, both locally and long distance. - Doheny Room
Artifacts are on display from the Perry County Museum.
Researchers are invited to use the center to trace their family heritage and explore Perry County’s vibrant history and rich culture.
Perry County Historical Society Information
- Click here for publications of the Society.
- Visit other Perry County Historical Society sites.
- Volunteer, donate, or join the Perry County Historical Society.
- Learn about the history of Perry County.
Perry County Historical Society 
