Montgomery County History Center
The Montgomery County Historical Society was organized in 1945 to help preserve and share our county's history. Over the years as the Historical Society kept growing, they were constantly looking for a bigger and better home. The Society has finally found that home, when in 2006 they held the Grand Opening of their brand new 14,000 square foot building on North 4th Street in Red Oak, Iowa.
The History Center sits on seven acres of land atop a hill over-looking Red Oak and the history of the county. The Center's museum displays cover everything from the Neolithic (Stone Age) to the modern. In addition the Center has art work on display; it houses research archives, genealogy records, military history, and artifacts, farm equipment (th 1884 barn even has a cow that can be milked!), and many, many more items. There are historic buildings on and off site.
The Montgomery County History Center is much more than just a museum. It acts as a community center with meeting spaces and a lecture hall. It provides programs to schools, nursing homes, and various other groups.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Come and make yourself at home in our warm and welcoming center. A place not only to learn, but a place to make friends and meet people. The Center is just north of Red Oak and U.S. Highway 34 on 4th Street, just follow the signs!
David McFarland, Director
mchsociet@qwestoffice.net
Montgomery County History Center
2700 North 4th Street
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
712.623.2289
Scheduled Hours are:
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM (starting in April, summer hours until 5:00 pm)
Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Monday
Special events,scheduled tours, or if you just want to come in early, please call the Center at 712.623.2289 to make arrangements!
General Admission:
$3.00 per Adult (members and volunteers are free)
$2.00 per Student
Group discounts are available by contacting the Center at 712.623.2289
All photos provided by Montgomery County Historical Society.