Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museums

The Richard E. Oetken Heritage Museums, part of the Midwest Old Threshers organization, showcase the agricultural and rural history of the Midwest. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including traction steam engines, a 1915 family farmhouse, farm implements, and a historic mill. The museums also feature unique collections such as the Wilma Bussey Doll Collection and the Printers’ Hall, which displays historic printing equipment. These exhibits offer a deep dive into the life and technology of rural America from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries.