Named for Maurice H. Stans, the museum also includes exhibits commemorating Stans' life as an entrepreneur, African adventurer and public servant.

Persons interested in genealogy research will want to investigate our Research Center & Archives.

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The Connections Newsletter is now online.

Purchase items from our Museum Store.

News and Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events Highlights:

- Oct, Nov & December 2009 Events List (pdf)

- Dec 2009 & Jan 2010 Events List (pdf)

Beginning in 2009, the Scott County Historical Society will host FREE family fun days! Held the last Saturday of every month from January - November, each day will feature a Kids’ Kraft program. Designed to engage children through pictures and hands-on activities, Kids’ Krafts consist of a story and craft activity for children 4-8 years old. The museum and research library are also free to the public those days. Registrations required for Kids’ Kraft. These events are FREE, so come have some fun!


Calendar of Events: