Emmet County Museum

Emmet County Museum The Emmet County Museum Complex is open seven days a week, June through August from 1 to 4 PM! Albee Memorial Museum, and Farm Heritage Building.

In 1964 a group of interested citizens met to incorporate as a non-profit organization. They were interested in preserving Emmet County Heritage and historical artifacts for future generations. We invite you to visit our Museum Complex by touring the Bolstad School, former Palestine Lutheran Church building, Rural Farm Windmill Site, H.G. By helping to preserve the past, your interest and help is

improtant for the future. We invite you to join The Emmet County Historical Society (Preserving Emmet County Heritage since 1964). Membership Dues:
Annual (Jan.-Dec.)..................$10.00 / person
Lifetime Membership.............$100.00 / person

Send dues to:
PO Box 101
Estherville, IA 51334-0101

The Society also welcomes gifts, memorials, and endowments.

I spend a good deal of time working at the museum. That being said there is a lot going on here I have nothing to do wit...
06/03/2026

I spend a good deal of time working at the museum. That being said there is a lot going on here I have nothing to do with.

For instance, I never have to worry about the lawn, Don and Chuck simply do it. No drama, it just gets done.

Likewise for the flowers and outdoor plants. Kitty and Rose have it covered. Again. No drama, they simply show up and do it.

This morning I pulled up at 8 to find Rose weeding the Hostas. Stopping back at 10:30 I found her 3/4 done.

Main Street HalfaNovember, 1965
06/02/2026

Main Street Halfa
November, 1965

We’ve hit an exciting milestone! 1,800 followers on our page! Can you believe only 3 years ago that this page w...
06/02/2026

We’ve hit an exciting milestone! 1,800 followers on our page! Can you believe only 3 years ago that this page was barren? We couldn’t have accomplished everything we have in the last few years without the support of the community and the dedication of our amazing board members and museum volunteers!

06/02/2026

Now showing at the Museum’s Grand Theater. The Ft. Defiance Story- The fast ride downhill(and the longer walk uphill). The best thrill ride in a 3 state area back in the late 30’s . Five thousand out of county people showed up one Sunday just to see it! The locals had sense enough to stay away on busy days! Concession stand and lights for night cruising- 80 mph on a good run. The run was just east of the shelter house. Come check out Harold Sorensen’s video in our theater!
-DW

06/01/2026

Our department store display. RG

Looking for something to do next weekend? Be sure to stop out to Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead for their annual F...
06/01/2026

Looking for something to do next weekend? Be sure to stop out to Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead for their annual Founder’s Day Celebration!

Featuring wagon rides, blacksmith demonstrations, a petting zoo, live music and much more! Brittney from the Historical Society will have a table set up showcasing vintage pieces from the Civil War as well as educational materials pertaining to Emmet County’s involvement in the conflict.

Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 11 AM to 4 PM
Location: Peterson Point Historic Farmstead
2349 450th Ave
Wallingford, Iowa

Rose and Roy after an exhausting day down at the museum! Another successful open house in the history book!
05/31/2026

Rose and Roy after an exhausting day down at the museum! Another successful open house in the history book!

Thanks to everyone who stopped out this weekend and made our grand opening a raging success! Well over 300 visitors!
05/31/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped out this weekend and made our grand opening a raging success! Well over 300 visitors!

Saturdays rootbeer float open house is in the books. It was great! A wonderful turn out of wonderful people. Older peopl...
05/31/2026

Saturdays rootbeer float open house is in the books. It was great! A wonderful turn out of wonderful people. Older people, younger people, children.

Sue made a deal for a keg of rootbeer. A great idea.

I should have taken pictures of the crowd but once we got rolling I simply was to involved to think to take the camera out.

A big thank you to all our volunteers and all who came.

As big a day as yesterday was, if last year's event holds true, today, Sundays event, will be even bigger, hope to see you there. Noon til Four.

Click the pictures for addtional explanations. RG

We’re open for business! Stop on down!
05/30/2026

We’re open for business! Stop on down!

Address

1720 3rd Avenue South
Estherville, IA
51334

Telephone

+17123624729

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