BUENA VISTA COUNTY HISTORICAL

STORM LAKE, IA

The Buena Vista County Historical Society is located in Storm Lake, Iowa, and is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Buena Vista County. The society operates a museum that houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the region's past.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally constructed in 1912 as the Storm Lake Carnegie Library. The building was donated to the historical society in 1975 and has since been renovated to accommodate the museum's exhibits and programs.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits on a variety of topics, including the agricultural and industrial history of the region, the lives of early settlers and pioneers, and the impact of major events such as World War II on the local community. The museum also features interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience aspects of daily life in the past, such as operating a telegraph machine or playing with vintage toys.

In addition to the museum, the Buena Vista County Historical Society sponsors a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, historical reenactments, and community celebrations. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public and provides access to a wealth of information on local history and genealogy.

BUENA VISTA COUNTY HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STORM LAKE IA. US MID #8401900635

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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BUENA VISTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
214 W 5TH ST
STORM LAKE
IA
50588

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