2026 Heritage – Now on Sale
The 2026 Heritage includes: A rediscovered interview with Elva Huber, taken in 1993, as she describes her family, childhood years and other memories. A new PCHS member, Christine Steitz, submitted stories on her family members; Lillie Weber Mitulski, Anton Weber and Ollie Teresa Weber. She is already hard at work on a story of another family member for next year’s Heritage. A devilish story was grabbed from our friend Warren Schmidt from the Lutheran Heritage Blog. Contributor Sharon Untereiner focused on Marus Biehle and the beginnings of the town that bears his name. Dana Farrow graciously covered the lives of former director Bill Hart and former member Dr. Larry Hoehn. Woodworking and natural gas would seem to make a fiery story, but you will have to read those stories by JoAnne L’Hote and determine yourself. The writings of Steve Richardet are again gracing our pages as delves into “The Epidemic We Tried to Forget”. Carol Rhodes takes us through a treasure-trove of religious Perry Countians while holding back on another story we will be saving for next year. A quick call with Denise Lincoln got her knee deep in research and the recounting of the life of two former slaves. All this and more. You can still purchase a copy of the 2026 Heritage for $20 plus postage, as well as back issues from other years, dating back to 1983.
Contact us at 108 Vincentian Way in Perryville, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 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 Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 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.
