Cedar County Historical Society

10/04/2026

08/31/2026

Loved having our Cedar Manor guests!!

08/20/2026

Look Kids! We have the original touch pad for texting. Come to Heritage Days on Saturday, August 29th, 9-3 and you can create a message the way it was done long before phones. It wasn't quite as instant but worked just the same. Stop by the new Kress Building and give it a try.

08/15/2026

Words out that Heritage Day, Saturday, August 29 from 9-3 will full of fun exhibits and things to do so don't miss this event. Stop by and see this couple who stopped by to see our fruit jar collection. We've got something for everyone this year.

08/11/2026

Our newest building full of new exhibits will be open for Heritage Day, Saturday, August 29 from 9-3. Wonder what flashing rail road lights are doing in the Kress Memorial Building. Come check it out for a walk back in Cedar County's railroad history. You will learn and experience history in an all new way with lots of live displays

08/08/2026

Heritage Day is just around the corner. Here is your checklist:
1. On the calendar- Aug. 29th- 9-3
2. No cooking that day- enjoy ribs and pork burgers
3. Veteran’s program at 9. Special events all day.
4. Warm up my voice for the sing-a-long, and bring my instrument
5. Round up the kids and grands- lots of hands on, Wes the Balloon guy, Miss Sara, Cheryl’s kids with games, and maybe some learning about our heritage
6. Rededication of Bed Bug School at noon
7. Steam engine all day!
That’s just a start and I haven’t even mentioned the free pie!! Oh my!!! Just come and bring your list!!!

07/24/2026

We are designing another exhibit for the new Kress Memorial Building that will be open for Heritage Day on Aug 29th. Part of the new exhibit is equipment used to harvest ice in the early 20th century (as shown in this picture). The picture is part of the Riley Collection and marked as The Ice Harvest at Godden's Pond. Does anyone know where Godden's Pond is located in Cedar County?