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
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
2018
Veterans Cemetery Walk; Wedding Dress Display; Pioneer Activities Day; Prairie Christmas
2019
Quilt Show; Pioneer Activities Day; Prairie Christmas