9705 East 63rd Street
816-353-5033
www.raytownhistoricalsociety.org

Dedicated to leaving a legacy to those that follow!

The Raytown Historical Society was founded in 1966 by community minded citizens who were concerned that the history of Raytown was not being formally documented and preserved.

The researching, writing, gathering of photographs and the collecting of artifacts began with members of benevolent families coming forth to share their knowledge, genealogy and family mementos. For the next 44 years, this project continued, in earnest. In 1982, Raytown’s first fire station was acquired to house all that had been collected. The first charter members of the society numbered 50 and has since grown to 282, at the present time. All of our events are open to the public.

The Historical Society serves the community in a number of ways: Selecting important sites where historical markers are placed to inform and educate our community as to the key locations of our history; holding group discussions and programs to further the knowledge of the past as well as the present; maintaining a depository for all pertinent records concerning Raytown and its people.

Historic tours, excellent rotating displays, dinners programs, hosting alumni groups, conducting special tours for students and various organizations are all part of the life at the Raytown Historical Museum.

Whether you seek a step back in time or subjects of the current day, it can be found at your museum. Our trained volunteers are on duty to help you Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00.