Welcome to the sneak preview of the newly designed Oelwein Area Historical Society
web site. Since the new site is not complete, many of the links will not work at this
time. Currently there is no new information in this new site, apart from a few things
on this page.
Welcome to the Oelwein Area Historical Society web site.
We are proud to present information about the City of Oelwein, Iowa and the surrounding
area. We have a brief History of Oelwein, information
about our Museum, some historic Sights
Around Town, several pages of Publications
such as newspaper and magazine excerpts — including a booklet
we published, Links to other Iowa Historical web sites, and a
Contact Us page.
The Oelwein Area Historical Society general meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the last
Tuesday of every month. Each month there is a presentation on some aspect of the history
of Oelwein or the surrounding area. The general meetings are open to the public. Please
Contact Us for more information.
Images of the beautiful buildings and historical landmarks of Oelwein are woven
into our custom designed coverlets.* Click
here to view larger image of throw.
The Oelwein Area Historical Society is now selling cotton coverlets. Please help
the Oelwein Area Historical Society and Museum by purchasing a lasting memory of
Oelwein. The proceeds from these coverlets will go toward building a new addition
and other improvements for the Museum.
The coverlets measure 68" X 48" plus a fringe and are available in
three colors - Cranberry Red, Hunter Green and Williamsburg Blue.
Act now to reserve your cotton coverlet at $40.00 each, plus S&H if applicable.
Order Form.
The coverlets are available from any Oelwein Area Historical Society member or
by mail. The coverlets will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For more information, please call 319-283-4203. Click
here for a printable mail-in order form.
* "We call them coverlets. You might call them throws, blankets,
lap rugs or afghans." — Mill
Street Design.
Oelwein Heritage Days is held the third weekend of August each year. This year, on
August 19 & 20, we will celebrate the 4th annual Oelwien Heritage Days. Click
here for details and maps.
