 This mission of the Van Buren County Historical Society is to
discover, collect and preserve articles which may establish or illustrate the
history of Van Buren County, Iowa and its various villages. Exhibits and
displays of historic relics permit interested parties a glimpse of the heritage
of this area.
The Van Buren County Historical Society
was organized in 1960 to preserve and promote the historical
heritage of the county. Over the years, the Society has pursued these
objectives by acquiring a vast array of artifacts, including
historically significant buildings and property.
 The 1845
Pearson
House, a station on the Underground Railroad, the 1847 Ellis School
and Keosauqua Log Cabin are open to the public from Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment;
641-431-0581 or 319-293-3494. The Selma Cabin is open on weekends during the summer months. The Historical Society Museum which is housed in the
Twombly
building in downtown Keosauqua is open to the public on "special days" (see
local newspaper for notices), or by appointment; 641-431-0581 or 319-293-3494.
Membership Meetings are held
monthly with a meal and interesting program. Marvin Danneil is
President.
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