OLMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

OLMSTED, IL

The Olmsted Historical Society, Inc., is a nonprofit organization located in Olmsted, Illinois. The organization was founded in 1978 when local citizens recognized the need to preserve and promote the history of the village of Olmsted and the surrounding area. The Society seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Olmsted and the surrounding area, including the stories of the people who have lived and worked here.

The Society operates from the Old Courthouse and Jail in downtown Olmsted. The building was built in 1864 and served as the county seat until 1912, when the county was dissolved. Visitors to the building can view the old jail cells and learn about the history of the building.

The Society also operates a research library, which houses a large collection of books, documents, photographs, and other materials pertaining to the history of Olmsted and the surrounding area. The library is open to the public and is free to use.

The Society also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including historical lectures and presentations, genealogical research classes, reenactments, and annual festivals. The Society also supports the restoration and preservation of historic buildings in Olmsted and the surrounding area.

Overall, the Olmsted Historical Society is a valuable resource for those interested in learning about the history of the area and preserving its heritage.

OLMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OLMSTED IL. US MID #8401701130

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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OLMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 2
OLMSTED
IL
62970

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