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Central Community Historical Society & Museum, DeWitt, IA
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Central Community Historical Society & Museum

A volunteer-run historical society and museum in DeWitt, Iowa, with three buildings of local artifacts.

628 6th Ave., DeWitt, Iowa 52742 · DeWitt, IA

About Central Community Historical Society & Museum

Based in DeWitt, Iowa, this nonprofit historical society runs a museum across three buildings. Its displays range from delicate tableware and vintage clothing to military keepsakes and big farm machinery. The society works to preserve local history and genealogy, and it aims to serve communities throughout the county. Volunteers and donors keep the museum running and growing, and the society still collects items today.

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  • #genealogy
  • #volunteer-run
  • #nonprofit
  • #farm equipment

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