Clarke County Historical Society and Museum

04/26/2025

04/26/2025

Our next Tournament is the Bramble! ⛳

04/26/2025

Congratulations Officer Green! Welcome to Osceola PD!

Congratulations to Officer Garrett Green who graduated the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy today. Welcome Officer Green.

04/26/2025

Attention Clarke County 4-H Clubs!

Calling all young innovators! The 4-H Artificial Intelligence Community Challenge is here! If you're between 13 and 18 years old, this is your chance to harness the power of AI to tackle real-world problems in your community. 🌎💡

🔍 The Challenge:
How can AI be used to solve problems in your community? 🤖✨

📅 State Submissions Due: May 11 @ 11:59 PM CT

By participating, you'll have the chance to compete for a variety of CASH PRIZES at the state level, as well as the incredible opportunity to earn an expense-paid trip to the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington, D.C., in March 2026.

To learn more about the 4-H AI Community Challenge, visit: https://events.projectboard.world/4HAI

04/26/2025

Congratulations Officer Rhoads! Welcome to Osceola PD!

Congratulations to Officer Michael Rhoads who graduated the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy today. Welcome Officer Rhoads.

04/23/2025

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Opening Day is coming in 12 days! Here’s sneak another peek, just a small portion… We are ready to unveil 5 restored Methodist Episcopal 1890’s stained glass windows in their new lighted display.

Sunday, May 4th, 12 noon - 5 pm
1030 S. Main St., Osceola, Iowa

Please join us at the Clarke County Historical Museum for a special comunity choir performance at 12:00 noon, immediately followed by the unveiling. The windows range in height from 8 to 10 feet tall and they are stunning. You won’t be disappointed! See you at the Museum on Sunday, May 4th!

04/20/2025

Be on the lookout! What a find!

04/18/2025

In 1846, the year that Iowa became a state and the year that Clarke County was surveyed by government surveyors, a historic migration was beginning; one that left stories of incredible hardship and will ... and also left wheel ruts that can be seen unto this day.

Back in 1994, Don Reasoner and others came together to research and maintain a local history of that migration.
Also back in the 1990's, Murray students became Citizen Scientists through their research and searching for the remains of that migration that went through Murray... 20 years before the town was founded.

04/17/2025

🎉 NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that our first-ever Market on Main is happening on Saturday, June 7th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Historic Downtown! 🛍️

Come shop a beautiful variety of local, handmade, vintage, and unique finds—and maybe even enjoy some delicious treats along the way! 😋

We’ll be sharing more details and vendor spotlights as the event gets closer, so stay tuned!

👉 Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply now using the link here: https://forms.gle/C4Xu21A9SS4HMvdS9
🗓 Deadline to apply: Monday, May 5th — no exceptions!

📌 Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day of shopping 'til you drop!

04/15/2025

Exciting news! Iowa PBS’s Road Trip Iowa is featuring the Historic Hills Scenic Byway in an upcoming episode, and Wapello County's Eldon will be featured! To celebrate, our friends at the American Gothic House & Center are hosting a special screening on May 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Seating is limited, so be sure to register at the link below (it’s free) to secure your spot. Let’s watch, celebrate, and enjoy this incredible scenic byway together!