Current River Heritage
Explore and experience Ozark heritage on the banks of the Current River in historic downtown Doniphan, Missouri
Start Your Visit at the Current River Heritage Museum and Welcome Center
Our full time curator and volunteer docents can guide you through two floors of exhibits, artifacts, and photographs, and help you find other heritage sites and activities to enjoy during your visit to Doniphan. Located at 101 Washington Street, Doniphan, MO 63935, directly across from the court house. Phone (573) 996-5298 or email: rctourism@windstream.net
THE CURRENT RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN
THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM EACH DAY AND ON SATURDAY FROM 9 AM UNTIL NOON. CLOSED SUNDAYS
Pioneer Heritage Homestead
The Heritage Homestead is an interactive, living history area in downtown Doniphan. Here you will find an 1860's restored log cabin with vintage furnishings depicting the rural lifestyle of early settlers, a log barn housing antique farm implements, and a fully operational traditional blacksmith shop which is open every Saturday morning for forging demonstrations. The site adjoins the original Doniphan Cemetery where civil war soldiers were buried. Open for self-guided tours Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or see it really come to life at the Heritage Days annual event.
The Board of Directors of DNAP has agreed to provide a permanent home for the “Red Devil” at the Heritage Homestead in Doniphan upon the condition that a Fund Raising Campaign to Save the “Red Devil” is successful in raising the $25,000.00 it will take to build a pole barn structure to shelter the boat and trailer from the elements. This structure will also be available for use during Heritage Days and other Festivals at the Homestead. If you are interested in pledging your financial support for this project, please complete the following Pledge Agreement and return it in person or by mail to the Current River Heritage Museum at 101 Washington Street in Doniphan, MO 63935. Questions should be addressed to Julie Braschler at 573 996-5298 or emailed to rctourism@windstream.net.
DNAP is a 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Tom Kennon Blacksmith Shop at The Heritage Homestead
Stop in any Saturday between 9:00 am and noon for a free demonstration or advice from our master blacksmiths. Members of the Blacksmith Association of Missouri who have completed the Beginning Blacksmithing Class are welcome to use this Community Forge to work on their own projects and participate in weekly forging demonstrations.
Missouri Humanities Council Small Town Showcase of Doniphan, Missouri
In 2023 Doniphan, Missouri, was one of five small towns selected for the production of a seven minute video highlighting the cultural heritage and tourism programs operated in our community. Please select the following link to dive deep into the Ozark Heritage of Doniphan, Missouri:
My Ozarks Film Series
My Ozarks is a collection of short, intimate portraits of real people, places and experiences in the Ozarks. This series is created by Ozark Vitality to help increase interest in the Ozarks and help generate economic opportunities for artisans and entrepreneurs across the region, helping rural artists and innovators earn a living without leaving the communities they love.
NEW! Doniphan Featured in Missouri Humanities Magazine
Check out the Fall 2017 / Winter 2018 issue of Missouri Humanities magazine to read about our grant-funded project to develop a tourism map documenting the first leg of Price’s Expedition of 1864, the confederate raid led by Major General Sterling Price which passed through Doniphan, Missouri. Thanks to nonprofits Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program (DNAP) and Ozark Vitality for their work developing the map, which can be downloaded and printed.
Heritage Days Annual Event (Formerly “Civil War Days”)
Annual two-day festival filled with live music, storytelling, living history exhibits and pioneer and early 20th century life demonstrations including rail splitting, fiddle making, blacksmithing, quilting and other vintage crafts together with military history, classic cars and period costumes. The 19th annual Heritage Days event will be scheduled in the fall on September 19, 20, 2025. Vendors and crafters who would like to participate can contact the Curator at the Heritage Museum 573-996-5298 for information on registration and fees.
For more information contact the Current River Heritage Museum
DONIPHAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC.
All of the above mentioned Community Assets are owned and managed byThe Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program, Inc. (DNAP), which is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Missouri Corporation whose Mission is to Promote, Build and Operate Projects Benefitting the Doniphan Community. The Local Attractions highlighted on this Web Site Are Made Possible With the Assistance of a Tourism Tax Grant from the City of Doniphan, Missouri, Generous Donations to Our Local Fund Raising Projects and the Tireless Work of Many Volunteers.
DONATIONS TO DNAP ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX
DNAP Officers and Directors:
Immediat Past President: Christopher J. Miller
President: Matt Michel
First Vice President: Michael Williams
Secretary: Julie Braschler
Treasurer: Rebecca Wilcox
Other Board Members:
Rick Brumitt
Dennis Mohrmann
Cindy Jenks
Alice Shelton
Pam Shaver
Ashley Thompson
Julie Stone
Carmen Jackson
Judy Tracy
Matt Maness
Tim Coates
Teresa Friend
Stacy Barton