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The historical society is taking some time to dig into a major part of our area: farming. Over the course of three years, the exhibit will tell the history of farming in Westphalia and surrounding townships. This year concentrates on the land and buildings on which farming depends. Look at the 1850 to 1880 agricultural census schedules for Westphalia and Dallas townships which show how much land your immigrant ancestor owned and had cleared, the livestock they owned and the crops they grew as well as their value. Learn about some of the sesquicentennial farms (150 years in the same family) in the area, perhaps including some that your immigrant ancestor started. See displays of barn raisings with information about how they were built. See aerial photos of local farms that show not only the buildings central to the farming experience but also the fields and crops surrounding them. The exhibit will be open the first Sunday (1 to 4 PM) and the third Wednesday (5 to 8 PM) of each month through the end of our exhibit “season.” We look forward to seeing you there! Meetings: Interested in attending a meeting? Meetings are held the the third Tuesday of the month at the historical society building at 7 PM. We do skip a few months in the winter, so check with a board member if you're not sure if we are meeting or not. Membership is $5.00, but you need not be a member to attend.
Newsletter sign up: Would you like newsletters sent to you? See the NEWSLETTERS page. Did You Know that you don't need a Facebook account to see our page? Click on the "F" icon on any page (or this link). If you do have an account, please LIKE us! We use the page to promote upcoming events, showcase pictures and facts about the past. The History Of Our Museum ExhibitsWe opened the Westphalia Historical Society Building and Museum in 2014. Since then, each year from Memorial Day to the late fall we have themed exhibits in our building. If you take a tour of our website, you'll find pictures and information about what types of exhibits we've done in the past.
In 2017, after a great Our Town exhibit, we decided to dedicate part of our building to a permanent exhibit dedicated to Our Town. By doing this, whenever you visit our building you'll have an opportunity to visit a little bit of our past while also getting to see something new, as the rest of the building is now a themed exhibit that rotates yearly. Yearly EventsExhibits
Our little museum is a great size for our little village and surrounding areas. Our past exhibits have been school days, veterans, and Westphalia weddings. Flip through our photos to see what you can find. Keep in touch to find out what we'll be having next. Cemetery Walk, Every September
Not sure what to expect if you attend a Cemetery Walk? See our blog for a great explanation about how long to expect to be there, what to expect while you're there and more. We also post pictures and stories from our past Cemetery Walks on the blog. Considering donating? Fill out the back page of our brochure and turn it in. Many thanks to all who have donated thus far. |
![]() We are currently suspending further requests for genealogy information. Thank you for your patience with us. You can check out the resources on our Research Page or contact the Clinton County Historical Society for assistance or their archives. Blog PostsOur Building
We have many pictures of our building and our village and its past; take some time to look around our website to see more.
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The Westphalia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
We are currently suspending further requests for genealogy information. Thank you for your patience with us.
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