The DeWitt County Museum is promoting women who have had an impact on the CH Moore Homestead during this Women's History Month.

Joey Long says the conversation starts with Minerva Moore-Bishop, CH's sister, who was the first to reside in the home. Long indicates CH Moore actually lived outside of Clinton before moving into the mansion on Clinton's north side.

According to Long, the second woman to live in the house was CH Moore's second wife. Long explains upon the passing of CH Moore's sister, Minerva, CH bought the property and then moved in.

CH Moore's son's widow also lived with Rose after CH's passing. According to Long, finding information on Nellie, Moore's son's widow, was limited. While she did not have children when she was married, but several years later married an old friend who had five children. 

Long points out, when the Museum re-opens in April, the story of these three women and a few others can be told by taking a tour of the Museum.

For re-opening dates, museum hours, and admission prices of the Museum, visit chmoorehomestead.org or find them on Facebook.