Welcome to the Winneshiek County Historical Society

Bodensteiner House
Bodensteiner House

The Bodensteiner House was gifted to the WCHS by Joe and Emily Bodensteiner, in 2016. A Bodensteiner Committee of WCHS has been established and plans are underway for renovation.

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Hours of Operation

Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm

Monday & Friday: Please call before your visit to verify hours (10am – 3pm)

Wednesday: closed or by appointment.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed.

If there is an urgent matter, please call Stacey at 563-380-9077.

We are an all-volunteer organization call Stacey if you’re interested in volunteering.

The office will be closed whenever Decorah Community Schools classes are cancelled due to snow or ice.  The office will be closed on major holidays.

Winneshiek County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization, your donations are tax-deductible.

Mission Statement: To protect, collect, preserve and promote the written, oral and tangible items of historical importance to Winneshiek County and to cooperate with other organizations to accomplish common goals.

Office Locations: The main office is located in the Landers-Adams-Bodensteiner House at 302 S Mill St Decorah, IA.  The historical archives are located at the Winneshiek County Heritage Center and at the Old County Jail building at 202 West Broadway St Decorah, IA.