UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AKRON, IA

The Union County Historical Society in Akron, Iowa, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past of Union County. Founded in 1933, the Society is the oldest and largest historical society in the county. Its mission is to collect and preserve local history, to make it available to the public, and to promote an appreciation for the rich heritage of Union County.

The Society has a variety of collections, including photographs, archival materials, artifacts, and maps. The Society also maintains a library of books, journals, and other materials related to local and regional history. The Society is housed in the historic Union County Courthouse, built in 1885, and is open to the public on weekdays and Saturdays.

The Society offers a number of programs and events throughout the year. It sponsors lectures, workshops, and field trips on topics related to Union County history. It also holds an annual meeting, at which members share research and stories about the county’s past.

In addition, the Society maintains a variety of exhibits, including a Civil War exhibit, a World War II exhibit, and a Native American exhibit. It also has a permanent exhibit on the history of the Union County Courthouse.

The Union County Historical Society is committed to preserving the past and making it available to the public. It is an important resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Union County.

UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AKRON IA. US MID #8401900670

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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UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
31595 SARGEANT RD
AKRON
IA
51001

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