Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum of the Perry County Lutheran Historical Society, Altenburg, MO — Attraction in Altenburg

This is a beautiful place filled with amazing stories of my families history. Ran mostly by volunteers who do a top notch job. The curators at the museum are very educated and knowledgeable regarding the settlers, as well as the area. Gerard is an amazing teller of stories and an encyclopedia of knowledge. Do not miss this place!. Be sure to visit the museum, take a look at the log cabin, have a visit at the church, pay respects at the graveyard, learn about the a journey of the courageous men and women and even children who risked everything solely for their right to worship freely. Such an amazing place full of history and where so many German family's stories began and continue to be told so that the history is...

Members of our family from Gy & USA have visited for some 50 years. Thank you for preserving the log cabin, the memory and spirit of the Altenburg immigrants who worked hard to build a new life. To today's Germans, it is amazing how dearly old things are treasured, exhibited and displayed, causing admiration, appreciation, and even a little homesickness. Many items shown here are a fond trip down memory lane back to childhood, being items that have been foolishly discarded back home. Thank you for upkeeping this place and...

This is a fascinating glimpse into immigration driven by religious concerns. The quality of the artifacts on display is superb. Many families have donated well-preserved items from the 19th century. The research library on the premises is a valuable aid to genealogists. The museum recently completed a large addition that has allowed them to host various displays of local interest. The museum, along with the nearby Saxon Memorial Village, is a worthwhile day-trip off the beaten path. And you can visit Tower Rock while you're in...