Pie Supper/Auction and Book Release a Great Success!

KCHS hosted a Book Release, Old-Fashioned Pie Supper, and Pie Auction Sunday, November 5, 2023…

…at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 3686 State Road E, Auxvasse, MO 65231.

Monies raised from the event went to support the KCHS Educational Grant Program for Callaway County schools.

Callaway Chalkboards: Remembering Callaway County’s Rural Schoolhouses

…was officially released and guests were able to meet our esteemed editor, Bruce Hackmann, who personally signed copies of the book. The book is still available for just $40 (members) or $45 (non-members) per book.

 Supporting Education 

All proceeds from this event (not including book sales) went toward the newly established KCHS Educational Grant Program for Callaway County schools. This innovative program encourages educators from diverse disciplines to develop grant projects that enrich the study of history in their classrooms, aligning with KCHS's mission of preserving and sharing Callaway County's rich history with all generations.

We were honored to present the creations of our "famous Callaway County bakers" at the Pie Auction. Ten beautifully adorned boxes showcasing a homemade pie were up for auction to the highest bidder.

Pie Auction Results

Blackberry Pie by Rick Berry—$400
Coconut Cream by Tim Borman—$325
Brown Sugar Pie by Lori Croy—$350
Chocolate Pie by Rachel Dodson—$225
Peach Pie by Dawn Harrison—$200
Blueberry Apple Pie by Haley Horstman & Evalene Meyer—$300
Apple Pie by Nancy Lewis—$225
Pecan Pie by Maxine Rogers—$200
Cherry Pie by Shirley Sweeten—$300
Gooseberry Pie by Rita Weber—$550

Our thanks to the following bidders: Rachel Appleton, Sharon Backer, Renee Graham, Mary Harrison, Tom Mahaney, James Meyer, Victor Pasley, and Bennie Young. Auction total: $3,075!