CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MUSEUM

CARROLL, IA

Vail, IA 51465
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The Carroll County Historical Museum in Carroll, Iowa is a museum dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and heritage of Carroll County and the surrounding area. The museum building was originally built in 1912 as a Carnegie library, and it was renovated and converted into a museum in 1976. The museum is operated by the Carroll County Historical Society, a non-profit organization established in 1942.

The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits that tell the story of the county’s rich history, from its Native American roots to its agricultural, industrial, and social development. Permanent exhibits include a replica of a 1920s general store, a pioneer kitchen, a Native American display, a collection of military artifacts, and a variety of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the county’s history. The museum also has a research library containing Carroll County newspapers and a variety of other historical documents and resources.

In addition to the museum exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include educational programs, special lectures and presentations, and a variety of family-friendly activities. The museum also offers a variety of gift items for sale, including books, prints, postcards, and souvenirs.

The Carroll County Historical Museum is a great destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Carroll County and the surrounding area. It is a great place to learn about the county’s past and to gain a greater appreciation for its culture and heritage.

CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARROLL IA. US MID #8401900112

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MUSEUM

CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MSM
123 E 6TH ST
CARROLL
IA
51401

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CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401900112
Name CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MSM
Alternate Name CARROLL COUNTY HISTORIAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.065547, -94.866901
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 960400
US Census Block: 1043