WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WILTON, IA

Railfanning below zero A cold day in January finds IAIS train CBBI running 1 by 1 near Walcott, Iowa. We counted 30 cars and trucks in the ditch between Iowa City and Davenport on the way down the previous night.
Railfanning below zero Credit: chief_huddleston

The Wilton Historical Society (WHS) is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Wilton, Iowa, community. Founded in 1995, the society has grown to include a museum, library, and archive. The museum features a variety of rotating exhibits, as well as permanent displays of local artifacts and photographs. The library includes a collection of books and documents related to the history of Wilton and the surrounding area, and the archive contains a variety of photographs, newspaper clippings, and other historical materials.

The WHS is also actively involved in the Wilton community through its educational programs, outreach initiatives, and membership drives. The society offers lectures, discussions, and presentations on a variety of topics related to Wilton’s history and culture. It also hosts annual events such as the Wilton Historical Society Summer Festival and the Wilton Historical Society Fall Festival. Additionally, the WHS supports local schools, libraries, and other organizations in their efforts to preserve the history of the area.

In addition to its community outreach activities, the WHS also serves as a valuable resource for researchers. The society’s library and archive are open to the public, and the staff is available to assist with research inquiries. The WHS also offers a variety of educational programs, such as tours of the museum, lectures, and genealogy workshops. All of these activities and resources help to promote a greater understanding of the history and culture of Wilton, Iowa.

WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILTON IA. US MID #8401900441

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).

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Contact WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 258
WILTON
IA
52778

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WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900441
Name WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421298045
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201303
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.592748, -91.017916
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 139
US Census Tract: 050200
US Census Block: 3009