Walcott Historical Society

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Walcott Historical Society's mission is to preserve our ancestor's heritage of Walcott and the Scott County area for present and future generations.

12/09/2025

As you plan your year-end charitable donations, we would ask you to consider the Walcott Historical Society and our current project, the painting of our 1949 Walcott Community Firetruck. We have been working hard to reach our goal and ask for your help in restoring the firetruck red!

06/17/2025

The Walcott Historical Society is looking for photos of the Lund Implement building in the 1950-1980's. It was located at 137 N. Main St. in Walcott. We are also looking for photos of the L & M Snack Shop (Little Queen) located at 107 E. Bryant St. and the Porter Dietz Barber Shop at 106 W. Lincoln St. We can scan them and return them to you. Thanks for your help.

02/13/2025

The Walcott Historical Society is looking for photos of the early Walcott Community School building (built in 1956), early photos of Walcott City Hall (built in 1931) and early photos of the Walcott Coliseum. We would love to scan them and return them to you. Thanks for your help.

07/19/2024

The Walcott Historical Society Museum will be open tonight(7/19) 5-7 pm and Saturday 1 to 4 pm. Enjoy “Family Games remembered” and new exhibits of Walcott history including a Scavenger Hunt through the museum. This year’s edition of pint glasses are a grest addition to your set featuring the Castle and the original School. They are available for $10 ea. See you there!

10/16/2023

The Walcott Historical Society pint glasses are now available at CBI Bank and Trust, Burt Clinic of Chiropractic and B & D Automotive. A great gift idea...only $10 each. Get yours now while supplies last.

10/02/2023

If you missed your opportunity to visit the Walcott Historical Museum on Walcott Day, we will be open on October 7th and November 4th from 9 A.M. to Noon. Stop in and enjoy our tribute to Walcott’s German heritage including exhibits of German artifacts from original settlers and businesses plus family genealogies of our early German settlers.
Please mark these dates on your calendar and plan to visit. We will also have our pint beer glasses available for sale. Admission is free. See you then.

12/16/2022

Just in time for Christmas! Get your copy today at CBI Bank, Burt Clinic or B&D Automotive! Only $30 and a great Christmas gift idea.

12/10/2022

Santa arrives at the Walcott Fire Station later today!

What are your Walcott Christmas memories?

09/15/2022

This Friday morning, the Walcott Historical Society Museum will welcome US Route 6’s River to River Retro Road Trip participants for a visit. We appreciate the opportunity to introduce them to our town as the first stop for the weekend!

09/06/2022

Seeking photos of old Highway #6 as a dirt road, from late 1800s-1922. Also, any photos of N. Main St. before 1925. Please direct message the Walcott Historical Society on Facebook for further details.

07/16/2021

Walcott students of Miss Siegel (Marcie Siegel), in addition to the tribute to Veterans, the Walcott Historical Museum is hosting a Walcott School exhibit featuring your “Remember When” class memories from the 1975-1984 years.

The museum is open 1pm-4pm on Walcott Day-Saturday, July 17.

07/05/2021

We are continuing to receive donations of items to share for the exhibit “A Salute to our Veterans” which will open Walcott Day 2021. Military items from the Civil War forward or a photo of your veteran for donation or on loan are appreciated.

Address

102 E Vernon Street
Walcott, IA
52773

Website

http://walcotthistoricalsociety.org/

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