Welcome!

We are the North Lee County Historical Society in Fort Madison, Iowa. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.

This organization has special funds set up for Brush College, the Old Lee County Jail, the Historic Center and the steam engine in Riverview park. If you want to specify where your donation goes - you are able to do so.    Volunteers welcome!

NLCHS is now on Facebook.

Visit us there and if you "like" our page, you can follow our updates.

DO NOT FORGET OUR GIFT SHOP WHERE WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF POSTCARDS, T-SHIRTS, ETC.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modelers Society Mini-meet in   Fort Madison, IA April 14, 2012

Line Up of program

Registration Form

Notice: The museum formerly housed in the ATSF Historic Depot Complex is now located in the Old CB&Q Depot to the north of the ATSF and although space is limited most all of the displays are set up. Contractors are raising the ATSF Complex above the flood plain during the next year.

Meetings:

Are held on the 2nd Tuesday each month and are open to the public.

Our next regular monthly meeting will be:

The next regular meeting of the Society will be held on Tuesday January 10 at 7 p.m. in the CB&Q depot.

Become a volunteer!

If you would like more information or to become a volunteer, you may stop at the museum or Contact Us.

Exhibits of Special Interest

Santa Fe Railway

Native American Display

Civil War

Early Fort Madison & Lee County History

Iowa State Penitentiary

Sheaffer Pens

Pioneer Farm Equipment

Silsbee Fire Engine

Ice Harvesting Display

Iowa & Fort Madison Jaycee History

Gift Shop