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Founded in 1958, the Howard County Historical Society (HCHS) is primary private repository of historical records and artifacts related to Howard County’s rich history. The Howard County Historical Society provides access to materials that aid in historical exploration, research and discovery for all ages and cultural groups.

The Museum of Howard County History is home to hundreds of objects that tell the story of Howard County’s history from before European settlement to recent events. From mills and businesses to homes, Native Americans to today’s diverse population, the railroad to the automotive age, the Museum of Howard County History has something to explore.

To preserve the history of Howard County in a manner that will educate and inspire interested individuals, to collect and preserve those artifacts related to its settlement: social, ethnic, religious, economic, military service, and farming.

The Howard County Historical Society is a non-profit group with the mission of preserving the ongoing history of the people who inhabited the prairie lands of Iowa. These volunteers preserve records and artifacts for general research and display.

The Howard County Historical Society is excited to present the Cemetery Walk, an opportunity for local history enthusiasts to explore and learn about notable figures in Crown Point Cemetery.

The Howard County Historical Society will be hosting its annual Sexton's Tales: Reliving History at Kokomo's Crown Point Cemetery. The HCHS Cemetery Walk event will take place at Crown Point Cemetery on October 10 & 11, 2025. Check back soon for more information about auditions.

The Howard County Historical Society is a private non-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of documents, maps, ephemera, photographs, textiles, artwork, and artifacts related to the history of Howard County.

The Howard County Historical Society Presents. The 2025 Season begins on March 7th. Please register with us electronically! The Lunch Date with History Lectures are on the first Friday of the month except for July when it will be the second Friday. The lectures are held at the Museum of Howard County History and are from 12 to 1pm.

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