WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DECORAH, IA

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The Winneshiek County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Decorah, Iowa. The society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Winneshiek County and the surrounding area. It was founded in 1968 and has since collected thousands of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the region's people and places.

The society operates out of the historic Old Library Museum building, which was built in 1902 and served as the local public library for nearly 70 years. The building was renovated and repurposed as a museum in the 1970s, and now features exhibits on local history, including Native American artifacts, pioneer life, and the impact of Norwegian immigrants in the area.

The Winneshiek County Historical Society offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and special exhibits. The society also maintains a research library with a collection of books, maps, and genealogical information for those interested in learning more about the area's history.

Membership in the Winneshiek County Historical Society is open to anyone interested in preserving and promoting local history. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and invitations to special events. The society is funded through donations, grants, and membership dues, and relies heavily on the support of volunteers to maintain its collections and programs.

WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DECORAH IA. US MID #8401900343

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 WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO 63
DECORAH
IA
52101

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WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900343
Name WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WINNESHIEK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421048077
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.328633, -91.783348
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 191
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 4046