Greene County Iowa Historical Society

Greene County Iowa Historical Society With our programming, museum and special events, we not only preserve the history of our county in west central Iowa, we make it come alive again!

Our Greene County Historical Museum is located at 219 East Lincoln Way in Jefferson, and our mailing address is P.O. Box 435 with Zip code 50129. Museum hours are on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from May 1 thru October, and by appointment at (515) 386-8544. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The president of the historical society is David John, of Jefferson.

“Veterans’ Stories: Greene County, Iowa” has been published and includes 59 veterans. Available on Amazon, it’s currentl...
05/30/2026

“Veterans’ Stories: Greene County, Iowa” has been published and includes 59 veterans. Available on Amazon, it’s currently being distributed to contributors, but will be on sale at the Museum by Bell Tower Festival. Louis Swanson, John Marks, John Murphy, Jerry Fields, Michael Subbert, and Brenda Groves got theirs today.

Rippey Schoolboy Soldiers led the Memorial Day celebration at Old Rippey Cemetery
05/25/2026

Rippey Schoolboy Soldiers led the Memorial Day celebration at Old Rippey Cemetery

05/23/2026
The new Barbie by the Bells exhibit was celebrated at Java & Juice 5/22.
05/22/2026

The new Barbie by the Bells exhibit was celebrated at Java & Juice 5/22.

Come see the Barbies May 22!
05/21/2026

Come see the Barbies May 22!

Entrance to the exhibit. Photo courtesy of Barbie By The BellsAn event that happened two years ago in Jefferson has sparked a renewed effort to broaden the horizons to bring even more joy to the public. In

Join us June 14 (2 pm) for a fantastic cemetery walk at Pleasant Hill. GCHS, Pleasant Hill Memorial, Genealogical Societ...
05/20/2026

Join us June 14 (2 pm) for a fantastic cemetery walk at Pleasant Hill. GCHS, Pleasant Hill Memorial, Genealogical Society, and Pioneer Cemetery Commission members hard at work on planning.

Barbie by the Bells (and the Historical Society) won a Main Street Iowa award in Des Moines last night. Deb McGinn, Dian...
05/08/2026

Barbie by the Bells (and the Historical Society) won a Main Street Iowa award in Des Moines last night. Deb McGinn, Dianne Piepel, Jan Rosdail, Sue Richardson, and Muriel Lehman were there!

Darcy Maulsby gave a terrific talk on Iowa’s Culinary History on 5/3!
05/03/2026

Darcy Maulsby gave a terrific talk on Iowa’s Culinary History on 5/3!

Address

219 E Lincolnway Street , P. O. Box 435
Jefferson, IA
50129

Telephone

(515) 386-8544

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