
Since 1972, we have been doing our part to keep our local history alive.
Where it all began.
Forty-eight years ago, a group of visionary citizens established the Marble Rock Historical Society with the purpose of preserving the past for the benefit of future generations. Over the years we have amassed information and thousands of items generously donated by citizens of this community and others who value the preservation of history. Since our humble beginnings we now have wide ranging displays in five buildings and continue to make plans for the future.
Our biggest moments
1972
Marble Rock Historical Society established
1975
Grand opening of Bank Building
1981
Opened restored Pioneer Kitchen Building
1985
Rural Living Building opened
1988
Addition built onto the Rural Living Building
1997
Large section of 1914 bridge saved and placed on museum grounds
2002
CDs containing 1800 photographs available for sale
2004
Historical photos of families and community organized on panels
2005
Marble Rock Journals microfilmed
2006
Purchased old City Hall and began restoration
2008
Grand opening of Museum Hall
2009
Moved Beelar Log Cabin onto museum grounds
2010
Rural Living Building converted to Town & Country exhibits
2012
Children’s room and chapel established in Bank Building
2013
Wedding Dress Display
DVD of 6,000+ pictures and documents for sale
2014
Hundreds of RAGBRAI riders toured museum
2015
Toy Exhibit
2016
Three special events:
Quilt Show
Women’s and Children’s Clothing and accessories
Men’s occupations, Military and Sports
2020
Changed open day to Saturday from Sunday
Computerized items and donors
Grand Opening of Drugstore
Began restoration of future Barbershop
2017
Cemetery Walk for Memorial Day Weekend Vintage Kitchen Gadgets Display
Military Exhibit
Pioneer Activities Day
Grand Opening of 1852 Beelar Cabin
Prairie Christmas Sing-Along in the cabin
2021
Hosted 3 Mystery Tour buses from North Dakota
RRMR 4th graders tour with pioneer activities
1st “Relics and Rides” Event
Grand opening of Barbershop
Pioneer Activities Day
Prairie Christmas
2018
Veterans Cemetery Walk
Wedding Dress Display
Pioneer Activities Day
Prairie Christmas
2022
Relics and Rides
Mystery Tour Bus from Pella
Grand Opening of restored Jail building
Hosted RAGBRAI
Pioneer Activities Day
Soup Supper with author Linda McCann
Prairie Christmas
2019
Quilt Show
Pioneer Activities Day
Prairie Christmas