About Us
Our Past
Fifty years ago, on the 30th of November 1964, over fifty Shelby County citizens met at Gaillard Heflin's home to discuss the organization of a county historical society in order to preserve and share Shelby County's history for future generations. The group met again on the 25th of January 1965 and officially founded the Shelby County Historical Society. Since our founding the Shelby County Historical Society has grown to include two exhibit buildings and two historic log cabins.
Our Mission
Since our founding in 1964, the Shelby County Historical Museum has purposed to preserve, display and share the heritage and objects of local and state history for citizens and visitors of Shelby County, Iowa.
Our Vision
Our vision is to continue to engage our valued members and visitors of all ages.
Board of DirectorsPresident : Tim Palmer Vice-President : Rich Ohlinger Secretary : Elaine Baughman Treasurer : Ryan Brodersen Board Members: David Gaul Kathy Goede Ted Johnson Mary Petersen Jeff Buman Dallas Klindt | StaffExecutive Director : Sarah McDonald Grants and Development Coordinator : Lauren Jones VolunteersJoe Buman Melissa Dinesen Julienne Ferry Jan Goeser Judith Oldham |
About Shelby County
Shelby County ParksPrairie Rose State Park Dinesen Prairie Wildlife Area Elk Horn Recreation Area Manteno Park Nishna Bend Recreation Area Oak Ridge Wildlife Area Reining River Access Rosman Glendale Farm Recreation Area Schimerowski Recreation Area Upper 'Nish' Habitat Area Rosenow Timber Shelby County MuseumsMuseum of Danish America Panama One Room Schoolhouse Danish Windmill |
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The Shelby County Historical Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1964. This four building complex is located at 1805 Morse Avenue Harlan, Iowa 51537.