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The Greater Shenandoah Historical Society was established in 1971

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 This June, join us for a special month-long Guest Lecture Series celebrating American history, culture, and the stories that shaped our nation. Every Saturday, the museum will host distinguished speakers and reinactors for a lecture designed to bring history to life for our community. 📜

This year’s featured speakers include Dave and Roxanne McFarland of the Montgomery County Museum, Professor Ted Goudge of Northwest Missouri State University, local Allan Jordan, and Matthew Volker. Each lecture will offer a unique perspective on American history, culture, and heritage.

Throughout the series, guests will also be able to enjoy live musical performances 🎶 and refreshments from local vendor Wicked Sips 🍋

This unique series offers an opportunity to experience history through storytelling, music, and community. We look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages as we explore the people, places, and events that continue to shape the American experience.

📅 We are incredibly excited to bring this special program to our community and look forward to sharing more details about each lecture in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for individual event announcements, dates, and times!

05/01/2026

A huge thank you to the Shenandoah kindergarten class for visiting us last Wednesday during their “Then and Now” unit! 🏫✨ We had such a wonderful time showing the students how everyday tasks used to be done in the past.

The kids had a blast beating rugs with a real rug be**er, writing with feather quills ✒️, and exploring history through hands-on activities 🕰️📚. Seeing their excitement, curiosity, and laughter made the day so special for all of us! 😊

We also want to give a very special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and the teachers that made this possible! ❤️👏 We truly could not have done this event without your time, energy, and help. Thank you for helping us make history come alive for the next generation! 🏛️

01/29/2026

🏛️History is taking a spring snooze!🌸

The Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum will be closed until April 1st.

🗓 See you soon! 🗓

01/24/2026

❄️ Even the museum needs a snow day! ❄️

We’ll be closed today due to the cold. Stay safe, stay warm, and thank you for your understanding.

01/17/2026

Worried about losing track of time? ⏰️

Same.

🗓 $10 gets you a 2026 Shenandoah calendar and fewer “what day is it?” moments!

☎️ Buy yours today!
712-246-1669

12/20/2025

🗓CALENDARS HAVE ARRIVED! 🗓

Come in and get one. Or if you're out of town we’ll mail one to you! What a great gift for only $10!

☎️Call 712-246-1669

Reserve yours today!

12/19/2025

🎅✨ Santa is coming back and he’s bringing Mrs. Claus! ✨🤶

Join us tomorrow from 12pm –2pm for an afternoon full of holiday magic, cozy vibes, and enough cheer to melt even the grumpiest Scrooge. Trust us… YULE not want to miss this.

🎄 Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here for visits, smiles, and all the Christmas joy your heart can handle. Whether you need photos, holiday wishes, or just proof that Santa is real; this is your moment.

🧶 And here’s where it gets extra special:
Dixie will be here knitting mittens live and she gives her handmade mittens to kids for FREE. No catch. Just warmth, kindness, and a whole lot of heart. Honestly, if that doesn’t make you feel festive, we don’t know what will.

🎟️ Dixie has also generously donated TWO handmade blankets and a scarf to raffle off and tickets are only $1. That’s right: one dollar could turn into the coziest winter upgrade of your life. Worth it? Absolutely.

❄️ Bad weather? Perfect.

🎄 Holiday stress? This fixes it.

☕ Need an excuse to get out of the house? We’ve got you covered.

Come celebrate the season with us; laughter, generosity, handmade warmth, and Santa himself.

We’ll save you a spot ❤️

12/13/2025

If it’s snowing, Santa’s probably nearby… ❄️🎅

Good news: he is!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Greater Shenandoah Historical Society TODAY from 12–2 PM.

Come for the Christmas magic, stay because Santa doesn’t cancel for weather. ✨

P.S. Santa has driven a sleigh through worse! We promise it’s worth the trip 😉🎄

12/10/2025

🎄✨ Still searching for that perfect last-minute gift? We’ve got you covered! ✨🎄

Our 2026 Shenandoah Historical Calendar has officially arrived, and it’s packed with beautiful local history, vintage photographs, and stories that celebrate the community we all love.

At just $10, it’s an easy and meaningful gift to tuck under the tree, or to treat yourself with for the new year!

You can order yours right from our website, or stop in and pick one up while enjoying the cozy holiday displays around the museum.

Whether you’re gifting to a lifelong Shenandoah resident, a family friend who’s moved away, or someone who simply loves our town’s stories, this calendar is a thoughtful piece of home.

⭐ Want to order online? Snag it here:

https://shenandoahhistoricalsociety.square.site/

📞 Questions?

Give us a call at 712-246-1669

🎁 Grab your copy today and make history part of. your holidays!

12/06/2025

🎅✨ SANTA IS VISITING THE MUSEUM TODAY! ✨🎅

We are kicking off the holiday season in the best way possible! With a visit from Santa Claus himself!

Stop by the museum today from 12–2 PM (Saturday, December 6th) to meet Santa, take photos, and enjoy a warm and festive afternoon surrounded by holiday cheer.

And that’s not all…
Santa will be returning to the museum EVERY SATURDAY until Christmas, so make us part of your family’s holiday tradition this year! 🎄🎁

⭐ SPECIAL FEATURE TODAY!

We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Dixie Dailey, who will be knitting live in the gallery during Santa’s visit. Dixie has been such a blessing to our community for years. Every season, she hand-knits hats, mittens, scarves, and other warm winter items and donates them so that local children in need can stay warm through the winter.

Her display of colorful handmade items is already brightening the museum, and watching her work in person is a treat you won’t want to miss. Dixie’s dedication, generosity, and talent make her an important part of our museum family, and we are excited to celebrate her today. 🧶❤️

Let the magic of the holidays begin. See you at the museum!
✨🎁🎅

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800 W. Sheridan Avenue
Shenandoah, IA
51601

Opening Hours

Wednesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(712) 246-1669

Website

http://shenandoahhistoricalsociety.org/

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