About Us
The passion for preserving our history and sharing the stories and
collections representing that history is universal. In 1902 a group of
women in the Rockwell City area organized the Pioneer Club with the goal
of preserving genealogical records. The enthusiastic interest grew to
include all of Calhoun County and storage of the records and historical
exhibits required increasing amounts of space. The Pioneer Club became
incorporated as the Calhoun County Historical Society in 1965. What
began with a group of 25 women and a filing cabinet has expanded to a
museum containing valuable records and a collection of thousands of
historical artifacts, all housed in the former Rockwell City High School
since 1986. Much more than a warehouse for antiques, the Calhoun County
Museum is a continually evolving collection, and an endless source of
education and entertainment. The non-profit museum relies on the
donations of its supporters and the volunteers who generously give of
their time. All are invited to visit the museum and to become supporters
of our heritage!
Our Mission
The mission of the Calhoun County Historical Society/Museum is to
preserve, catalogue and display historical artifacts and documents
relating to the history of Calhoun County Iowa and its people. Equally
important is the goal of bringing people together through programming
that offers enjoyment, discovery, and learning.
