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Preserve and share the history of rural Iowa
The Shelby County Historical Society preserves and shares the history of rural Iowa. They make history accessible to everyone economically, physically, and intellectually.
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Springfield, IL
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Shelby County Historical Society

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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Trick or Street

Provides a safe and educational trick-or-treating experience in the museum's Streets of Old Shelby, an exhibit structured to look like a 1900-era village.

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Christmas in Old Shelby

A Christmas-themed event held in the Streets of Old Shelby exhibit.

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Summer Reading Program

A reading program held during the summer months.

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Exhibition and Artifact Preservation

Preserves historical resources and provides educational opportunities through exhibits and artifact care.

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About

Shelby County Historical Society

Founded in

1973

EIN

23-7281908

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Arts & Culture

Address

1805 MORSE AVE HARLAN, IA 51537-2042 United States

Website

https://shelbycoiamuseum.org

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The Shelby County Historical Museum, a non-profit founded in 1964, is a four-building complex dedicated to preserving and showcasing Shelby County's history. Explore exhibits on agricultural, military, and rural Iowa life. Visit two original log cabins from the 1850s and discover artifacts that illustrate the county's rich heritage.

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The Shelby County Historical Society preserves and shares the history of rural Iowa. They make history accessible to everyone economically, physically, and intellectually.

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