Williamsburg Iowa Historical Society

The organization owns a building in downtown Williamsburg, Iowa that has significance to the town and is used for a variety of purposes by the city of Williamsburg and its residents. The downtown building houses a collection of historic artifacts that is on display for the public. The organization also owns a historically significant home, a one room school house, and a train depot that are displayed together as a Historical exhibit for public enjoyment. In 2018, the organization built a public playground, bathrooms, and picnic shelter on park land provided by the city which is now near completion and open to the public. In addition to its existing exhibits, the organization purchased and began renovating a historic drug store in downtown Williamsburg during 2018. The expenses above are all related to the ownership, occupancy, and use of these spaces.

The organization exists to acquire, restore and maintain places and landmarks of historic significance to the Williamsburg, Iowa area. In addition, the organization acquires, collects, preserves and displays articles of historic significance including photographs, books, paintings, relics, and any and all articles and materials which may establish or illustrate the history of the Williamsburg, Iowa area.

Sales of Williamsburg, Iowa history books