Halstead Historical Society

08/31/2026

Great news, special event and the loss of a treasured benefactor. It is all in our latest newsletter. A special thank you to Jared Janzen for writing and publishing this newsletter. *note, just click on the photo to enlarge.

08/22/2026

Howdy Halstead Historians! It is time for another “Do you Remember”. This clock came from the Old Halstead High School and was reportedly saved by the janitor. Do you remember the clock? Where was it located? Do you remember the janitor? So many questions! The janitor made the new clock housing. Didn’t he do a good job? This will fit in nicely with our newly expanded Halstead Schools Display.

08/18/2026

The recent heat has reminded me of our “Walk the Block” event last month. It was HOT! Thankfully Tessa Wendling offered to host the event at Ruby’s Lounge. We had refreshments and sat in the cool air conditioning while Joleen Ross took us back in time to witness the history of the west side of the 200 block of Main Street. If you missed it, Jared Janzen made this You Tube video. We invite you to sit back, pour a cool glass of water and enjoy this look into the past!

Joleen Ross with the Halstead Historical Society shares about the h...

08/14/2026

08/11/2026

We had a wonderful Old Settlers over the weekend. Here is our Swan Float that we had in the parade. Thanks to Richard Basore, Joe Trego, Joleen Ross, Sarah Rizza for the float, the Lanny Sauder family for the Cart and Candy and to Jared Janzen for the photos.

07/05/2026

🇺🇸Happy 5th of July my sweet History buffs! We have new photos of the Halstead flood of 1974 that were taken by Galen Buller, from his lovely wife Ruby. Do you recognize these faces or businesses?

06/27/2026

WALK THE BLOCK
we are meeting in the comfort of
Ruby’s Lounge
6:30 p.m.

06/24/2026

You need a break! Meet us on Main Street for a look at what came before. Plus lemonade and cookies!!! Yummy, Yummy!