GCHS Presentation Videos and Slideshows Posted to YouTube
Jeff Schmidt video of his original song “Continuous Changes” which features photos of Hermann
Shown below is a chronological listing of links to videos, pictures and descriptions of recent events. The videos may take a few moments to load and become visible. The most recent is shown at the top.
Michael Sweeney presented “Missouri and Gasconade County Bicentennial Events” on June 30th, 2019
“Humor in Newspaper” Presented by Lois Kruse on April 24th, 2019
Gasconade County Historical Society Sponsored Christmas 2018 Tablescapes
This video introduces the GCHS recently published book titled “Over the Top” Over Here and Over There. This book is composed entirely of coverage of WWI as reported in Gasconade County’s three newspapers.
"Digging Our Own Dirt" - A Gasconade County Historical Society Speaker Series Presentation focusing on the use of metal detectors for use in the exploration of significant civil war locations for metal artifacts where troops gathered, fought, and camped. Presented by: Mike Kisling and Chris Heimsoth.
The presentation titled "Digitizing Missouri's German Heritage" was presented by Caitlin Yager, The Missouri Humanities Council Director of Heritage Programs, as part of the GC Historical Society's second quarterly membership meeting of CY 2018.
The 2017 GCHS Sponsored Christmas Tablescapes were conducted in the Hermann Rotunda, Hermann Missouri on 2, 3, 9 and 10 December 2017 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. with approximately 500 paying visitors. A highly successful event.
"The Boone Family In Early Missouri"...a presentation given by Cathie Schoppenhorst to members and guests attending the GCHS Quarterly Meeting held on 5 November 2017 at The Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church, Swiss MO.
This Cemetery walk was conducted at St. John's UCC at Stolpe, MO. A total of eight presentations were given in the Church due to inclement weather.
The GCHS Wash House was originally gifted by Anna Rademacher in memory of her parents. Prior to her death, she very generously arranged for its renovation and updating. This video documents the re dedication of The Wash House in her honor.
Old Time Town Baseball in Gasconade County. This presentation was given by Don Kruse on 25 June 2017 as a Speaker Series Presentation.
This presentation was given as part of the GCHS Quarterly Meeting conducted at The United Methodist Church in Rosebud MO on Sunday, 12 February 2017.
Presenters are members of The Rural Missouri Spinners Club.
The 2016 GCHS Sponsored Christmas Tablescapes were conducted in the Hermann Rotunda, Hermann Missouri on 3,4, 11 and 12 December 2016.
Speaker Series #4 for CY 2016 Features Mary Anne Kemper presenting: "By The Fruits of Her Hands" 16 October 2016 Gasconade Manor, Owensville, MO.
Here is a link to the American Quilt Study Group Abstract mentioned in this presentation.
Bethany UCC Cemetery Walk Hwy Z, Bethany MO 18 September 2016
Speaker Series #2 for CY 2016 Features John Wilding presenting: "The History of Photography" 7 August 2016 at St James UCC, Charlotte MO
Speaker Series #1 for CY 2016 Featuring Claire Blackwell presenting: "Tools of The Trade - The Lives and Artistic Legacy of The Schroeder Family of East Hill, in Hermann MO".
Professor Farquart and Polecat Annie Performance at the 17 April 2016 GCHS Quarterly Membership Meeting in the Owensville Theater.
GCHS Quarterly Membership Meeting Program 21 Feb 2016 "A Glimpse of The Past" presented by Claire Blackwell
Christmas 2015 Tablescapes displayed on 4-5 and 12-13 December 2015.
GCHS Sponsored "Cemetery Walk at St Peter's Evangelical Church, Fredericksburg, Missouri" Conducted 27 September 2015
A photographic tour of some of the Stone Houses located in Gasconade County, Missouri conducted on 14 June 2015.
Presentation: History and Highlights of the Bem, Missouri Community.
Presentation: Moonlight Serenade to City Lights by Dr. Kenneth Johnson.
Presentation: Missouri Mules by Sue Cole hosted by White Mule B&B/Winery.
Christmas Tablescapes at The Hermann Missouri Rotunda December 2014
Over There: Missouri and the Great War (WWI) 9 November 2014
Dance Halls of Gasconade County - Speaker Series #3 19 October 2014
The Rock Island Line - Railroad Through Owensville, MO 8 August 2014
Home Made Quilts - A GCHS Museum "Special Exhibit" 14 July 2014
Clay Mining in Gasconade County - Presented By Charlie Gross 20 June 2014
The History of Clay Mining in GC, Missouri 20 June 2014
GCHS Cemetery Walk, Woollam, Missouri 25 May 2014
Ed Langenberg Presents: Stories About Drake Missouri, 27 April 2014
GCHS Christmas Tablescapes 2013 7, 8, 14 and 15 December 2013, Hermann Rotunda, Hermann, MO
GCHS Speaker Series #4, "Digging For Gasconade County Roots", Presented By: Lois Puchta, Director GC Archives & Records Center, 6 September 2013
GCHS Speaker Series Presentation #3, "Early Man In Missouri", Presented by: Jerry Poppenhouse, 9 August 2013
GCHS Quarterly Dinner Meeting, Guest Speaker: Sandra Nolan, Subject: "An Afternoon In Bay Missouri", Presented on 14 April 2013
Speaker Series Presentation #1, "Steamboats on The Gasconade", Presented by Ed Bossaller on 17 March 2013
GCHS Quarterly Meeting, Guest Speaker - Mr. Eric A. Miller, Subject - Vintage Radios, Presented on 10 February 2013.
GCHS Quarterly Business Meeting, 2:00 PM / 10 February 2013, Old County Court House, Hermann MO
Christmas Tablescapes, Hermann Rotunda, 2 December 2012
Fall 2012 Dinner Meeting/Quilt Raffle, St. James UCC, Charlotte MO, 4 November 2012
Hermann City Cemetery Walk, 28 October 2012
Speaker Series #4, "Prohibition in Gasconade County", Presented on 7 September 2012 by Ray Hamm
GCHS Dinner Meeting and Program, 15 April 2012, Swiss MO
GCHS Winter Quarter - Meeting 12 February 2012, Presentation: Geology of Gasconade County,
Presentor: Mr. Dan Slais
This presentation is in 5 parts each being approximately 15 minutes in length. If you have an interest in learning more about: earth science, geology, minerals, Galena, Mozarkite, Crinoid, Granite, Cambrian Rock, Devonian, Mississippian, Ordovician, Sandstone, Dolostone, Roubidoux Sandstone, St. Peter Sandstone, Jefferson City Dolostone, Pennsylvanian Clay, The Cuba Fault, and the Leasburg Fault, then you will find this series worthwhile. Dan's presentation is followed by a Q&A period which can be found in Parts 4 and 5. To view the videos, simply click on the parts below:
Winter Quarter - Business Meeting 12 February 2012
This meeting was conducted in the GC Court House in Hermann Missouri. Included in this video are: Secretary's reading of the minutes of last meeting, Treasurer's Report and President's recap of coming events.
Fall Dinner Meeting Program 6 November 2011
A Presentation Titled "The Nazification of Germany and The Downfall of Democracy 1933-1939" was given by Lolle Boettcher. Video of the presentation is in 4 parts. Click on the links below to view each part.
Hermann City Cemetery Walk
Speaker Series #4, Presented by our Archives Director Lois Puchta. This video in 5 Parts. Each part is approx.15 Minutes.
Kay Schwinke discusses the history of Morrison, Missouri, her home town, at our 3 April Quarterly Dinner Meeting.
Hermann City Cemetery Walk 24 October 2010
Terry Jordan's Presentation on Early American Artifacts August 2010.
29 July 2010
9 July 2010, Combined Membership Meeting / Ice Cream Social.
Cemetery Walk Conducted at the Red Oak Methodist Church of Rosebud MO, 5 October 2005.
