Walnut Creek Historical Society and Museum

Walnut, Iowa

Our main museum site occupies the former masonic lodge building in downtown Walnut on Antique City Drive, built in 1911.  We have three floors of artifacts and displays encompassing several collections which include:  military, farming, athletics, inventors, early families, and schools.  The 2nd floor was the original temple, and still includes the temple lighting system and altar.

Our second site is a country school relocated to town, and is representative of early 20th century one-room schools.  That site is located one block east of downtown on Highland St.

Our museum is run entirely by volunteers from  our Historical Society, and is open on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, or by appointment.

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The Historical Society also has a Facebook page, with over 500 members who actively contribute memories, photos and conversation about Walnut and the area.  

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We operate entirely from donations, and are set up as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Our Officers for 2019-20:

Neal Smith, President

Carole Schroder, Vice President

Linda Ploen, Secretary

Rick Blum, Treasurer

Ardythe Smith, Curator

Jeff Krueger, Director

Marvin Schroder, Director

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Committees:

Marvin Schroder, Tim Branan - Maintenance & Grounds

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Linda Ploen, Barb Eslick, Judy Kay - Curator Aides

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Leanne Krueger, Linda Booth -

Special Events

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Lois Troll, Carole Schroder -

Fundraising

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Membership Fees

$15 per year - couple

$7.50 per year - single

$100 - lifetime

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Meeting Dates

January 19, 2020 - Holiday Party

Noon - Walnut Community Center

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March 19, 2020

5:00 pm - Museum

Program - Rick and Gwen Blum

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April 16, 2020

5:00 pm - Museum

Program - Marvin and Carole Schroder

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May 21, 2020

Program - work night

Open House prep

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Open House 2020 - 

Date pending

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