2026 Calendar (see Museum Facebook page or Benton County Enterprise for more info). 

April 16th - 2026 Benton County Historical Society & Museum Banquet - A Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the USA - St. Ann's Catholic Church Annex in Warsaw, MO - for ticket info, call Board President Jeff Polly at (660)221-0750.

May 1 - Opening Day of 2026 Season. 

May 14 - Membership Meeting at Museum 6:30 pm - Public is invited

July 9 - Membership Meeting at Museum 6:30 pm - Public is invited

September 1 - If you have quilts you would be willing to loan for the October Quilt Display, please contact Curator Marsha Eaton at (660)525-3073 before 9/20/26.

September 10 - Membership Meeting at Museum 6:30 pm - Public is invited

September 27 - Last day to see 2026 Special Exhibit - 250th Anniversary of the USA

October 2- Benton County Quilt Display replaces the special exhibit. 

October 31 - Last day of Quilt Display & 2026 season. 

November 12 - Membership Meeting at Museum 6:30 pm - Public is invited

November 2026 - April 2027 - Museum closed for the season