Andrew County Museum

With busy hands and minds American workers perform a diverse array of jobs to power our society. Work is part of nearly every American’s life, whether for professional satisfaction and personal growth or to ensure the well-being of their families. In offices, factories, on the road, and at home, millions keep the nation going through contributions to industry and American culture.

The Smithsonian Institution’s The Way We Worked, adapted from the original exhibition developed by the National Archives, explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. The exhibition draws from the Archives’ rich collections to tell this compelling story.

Get Involved with The Way We Worked

Andrew County Museum is currently seeking volunteers to host and interpret The Way We Worked when it's in Andrew County. Check out our volunteer opportunities for more information.

We also need artifacts and photographs for our local exhibit. Please consider donating (or lending) an artifact for our exhibit!

Are you a teacher?

Andrew County Museum has a variety of free resources for Andrew County schools, daycares, churches, and homeschool groups. Visit our educator resources page to check out all of our resources!