Exhibit Gallery
The Deb Biermann Exhibit Gallery
is named for our longtime Sedalia Heritage Foundation Director, Deborah Smith Biermann, in honor of her commitment to preserving the Sedalia Katy Depot and honoring the history and legacy of Sedalia’s railroad workers, their families and all who helped build this wonderful community.
Sedalia and the Railroad Exhibit
Originally platted to attract the railroads through this part of the state, Sedalia’s economy was dependent upon the railroad industry. A short DVD presentation and scale model landmark buildings located in the Exhibit Gallery create a sense of community built for and by the railroads.
Deb Biermann, Founding Executive Director of the Sedalia Heritage Foundation
Sedalia’s Roots and Branches Exhibit Tells the Stories of:
- George R. Smith and the Founding of a Town
- Women’s Work
- Four Sedalia Women Pioneers
- John Homer Bothwell, Man of Many Hats
- The Smith Men: a Family of Railroaders
- Nicholas Gentry: Farmer, Livestock Breeder, Missouri State Fair Innovator
- Downtown Sedalia: Past and Present
- Thomas Bast, Architect of the historic Missouri State Fairgrounds
- Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime
- Robert S. Stevenson and the Founding of the MKT Railroad
People of Destiny
Storyboards located throughout the Exhibit Gallery provide an introduction to the people and events that shaped Sedalia’s destiny.
Schedule a Guided Tour
Exhibits are designed as a self-guided experience, however guided group tours can be scheduled to provide a more detailed and behind-the-scenes look at the history, restoration, and special stories. Be amazed at the 1896 restored Katy Depot Historic Landmark ~ Glimpse into the Sedalia of yesteryear and envision the Katy Complex as the center of town ~ Meet the People Who Dealt in Destiny.
Schedule your tour in advance by calling 660-826-2932 or emailing katydepotsedalia@gmail.com