Pythian Castle, on Pythian Street, hosts daily history tours that are open to the public. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places in 2009, this local castle has its own fair share of history.

Originally a lodge for the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal order that was most popular in the early 20th century, the castle has served a variety of uses since it was built over 100 years ago. To find out more about its history, try going on one of its fascinating history tours.

Occurring at 11 a.m. daily Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Monday through Sunday, these guided tours last around an hour and explore the historic grounds. There is a minimum of four people per tour. The cost per person for each tour is $9 online and $12 through the phone or at the door. Along with the basic tour, there are options to participate in a 15-minute escape room or play along in a ClueKeeper History Hunt game for an upcharge.

• What: History Tours at Pythian Castle
• When: 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday through Sunday
• Cost: $9 online, $12 on the phone or at the door

Along with the tours, Pythian hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as ghost tours, escape rooms, a Princess Ball, Murder Mystery nights, holiday events, and even the option to rent out the castle for an event of your own.

To find out more, call (417) 865-1464 or visit the Pythian Castle website.