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2022-2023 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 49 Clubs Historical Society Oak Grove Historical Society was first organized and incorporated in 1978, but became inactive in the early 1980s. In January 2007, the Oak Grove Historical Society was reorganized, officers were elected and goals established. The Mission Statement of the Historical Society is “to preserve and maintain the natural, civil, literary, commercial, economic, and ecclesiastical history that has shaped our community so future generations can appreciate the heritage of their community and town.” Historical Society has an ongoing commemorative memorial plaque program to honor former area residents. Plaques are displayed at Historical Society Museum, 1300 S. Broadway. Group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month at 1300 S. Broadway. In addition to regular business meetings, programs are often given by local historians. As part of fundraising efforts, the Historical Society offers a Christmas tree ornament each year bearing the image of a local historically significant building or event. Calendars featuring historical pictures of local buildings and citizens and the sale of historical afghans also are fundraising projects. In 2020, the Historical Society opened a museum at 1300 S. Broadway. Museum is open Thursdays - Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at no charge. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Members encourage all those with an interest in the history of Oak Grove to join and support the group. Meetings are open to the public, and memberships are available. Contact Pat Costigan, (816) 377-0125 for details. Organization website is www.OakGroveHistory.com. Oak Grove Historical Society in coordination with Kansas City Cowboys for Cops held a horse and wagon parade in recognition of horse shows that were popular in the past as part of the Missouri Bicentennial celebration. RUTH ANN HAFNER Langdon & Emison - FOG/OD City Guide 2022 ads PLACE .PDF

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