Vintage postcard collage with black and white photos of buildings and landmarks in Williamsburg, Iowa, including a church, band stand, Presbyterian church, historic brick building, and high school, with decorative borders and the text "Greetings from Williamsburg, Iowa."

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The Williamsburg Historical Society preserves and shares local history through genealogy resources, historic newspapers, and guided tours. Visitors can explore five historic properties and a research collection with thousands of obituaries, newspaper archives, and photographs.

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Black and white photo of a large group of people, including men, women, and children, gathered on a truck, possibly during a parade or community event, with some individuals wearing hats and sunglasses. The truck has a sign on the side reading, 'HOLLER'S,' and appears to be parked outside a building or warehouse.

Our Museums

  • White historic one-room schoolhouse labeled “Pilot Grove No. 6” with a bell on a post in front, surrounded by trees and grass under a clear blue sky.

    Pilot Grove Country School

  • Historic yellow two-story house with brown trim, a steep shingled roof, and front porch surrounded by leafless trees and grass under a clear blue sky.

    Jones-Gittens Home

  • Historic white train depot building with dark trim, large windows, and a railroad crossing sign in front. The building sits beside a paved walkway with grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

    Train Depot

  • The building has a brick facade with four tall, narrow windows on the second floor, and a sign reading Williamsburg Historical Commission on the door.

    Historical Museum

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

  • Front view of a historic brick building with a sign that reads "Watt's Hospital" at the top. The ground floor features a drug store with glass doors and windows, and a sign that says "Drug Co." The building has two large arched windows on the second floor, and an American flag is visible on the left side.

    Peterson Drug Store

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  • Museum room with vintage hospital equipment, including an adjustable hospital bed, a wheelchair, and IV stands, with a window showing a red-roofed building outside and a modern light fixture on the ceiling.

    Miller Hospital

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Next Celebration:
Williamsburg Bicentennial
2054

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A black and white historic photo of a brick building with the sign 'E. W. Lloyd, Boarding and Feed Stable' on the facade. Two men stand at the entrance, one holding the bridle of a horse.
An old black and white photo of the Williamsburg train station with a sign that reads ‘Williamsburg’ and an additional smaller sign beneath it.
A black and white photograph of seven people, three men and four women, posing indoors with a plain background and classical architectural elements visible on the right. The women are seated in the front row, wearing dresses with high necklines and ornate details. The women have their hair tied back and appear to be dressed in 19th-century fashion. The men are standing in the back row, wearing suits with bow ties, with short hair. They all have serious expressions and are looking directly at the camera.
Black and white photo of a rural landscape with four women sitting and lying in the tall grass in the foreground, showing a wide open field with a few trees and distant hills in the background.
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