The Crawford County Historical Society (CCHS) continues the monthly speaker series with a December event. This month, the CCHS presents a special Speakers Session with Clickety Clack Typewriters. 

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at noon, Amanda and Shane Byrne of the Clickety Clack Typewriters of Rolla presents, the history of the typewriter along with a hands-on-experience with vintage typewriters for attendees. 

The Byrnes opened the Clickety Clack Typewriters last year with a unique collection of vintage typewriters. Located in the Old Courthouse in Rolla, the shop serves as a museum, showroom for buyers, and workshop for those needing typewriter repairs.

“A computer is two-dimensional, and then it goes into a cloud and you don’t have anything at the end, but when you type with the typewriter, it's a three-dimensional, total-body experience,” said Amanda. “All the senses are incorporated. There’s sight, smell, sounds, touch - all of it is there.”

The CCHS is also accepting new members. If you are interested in local history and want to support the museum programs, the cost is $25 for an annual CCHS membership.

CCHS Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. Lunch is provided by the Cuba Arts Council. The museum is located at 308 N. Smith Street in Cuba. 

The monthly CCHS Speaker Series is made possible by volunteers and members of the Crawford County Historical Society. To become a member of the CCHS, call 573-885-6099, email info@crawfordmomuseum.com, or Facebook @CubaMOMuseum.