A Victorian home built in 1899. Displays include Civil War memorabilia, a collection of period dresses and many original furnishings. Tours by appointment and during the annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival.

This museum, which began in 1875 and is located in Hodge Park, is a gathering of historic buildings of 19th century Missouri and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Missouri's early history and architecture. The facility is open to the public each day for self-guided walking tours. Picnic tables are available. The area features 20 historic structures, including clapboard houses, a school, a church, and log cabins. Walking tour maps are available at the front gate, the kiosk, or the porch of the Mercantile. During the summer, weather permitting, the buildings are open so visitors may view the interiors through closed gates. Private tours are available by reservation only. The buildings and grounds are maintained by an all volunteer not-for-profit group, Shoal Creek Association. The Harvest Festival is held annually on the second Saturday in October, and runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It is an old time country fair with entertainment for the whole family, inluding gun fights, wagon rides, and musicians. The first Saturday in December features the annual Visit With St. Nicholas, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A 19th century Christmas is depicted in each building according to their time period and ends with a visit with St. Nicholas at the Thornton Mansion. In 2010 a new festival has been added. On Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Back to Basics, features demonstrations regarding canning, preservation, pickling, gardening and much more. There is a $5 fee to attend festivals for those ages 6 and older. There are several walking trails on the property.

Take a look into the history of Webster County. The building was constructed in 1911 through a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. This made Marshfield the smallest community in the U.S. to receive such a grant. You will see photographs, machinery, tools and housewares that were used by the early settlers. Special exhibits are held throughout the year. Visit the gift store for T-shirts, hats, Christmas ornaments and cemetery books to help those who are tracing family roots. The annex next door houses the Geneology Department with public records and newpapers to help search for family history. The "Walk of Fame" begins on the sidewalk in front of the Webster County History Museum. Six famous Missourians are honored on the walk of fame each year during the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held in April.