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Welcome to the Urbandale Historical Society
This gives us an opportunity to -
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Share with you information about the Historical Society...
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Highlight programs and activities that you are encouraged to participate in...
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Provide some interesting historical information about people, places and organizations in the Urbandale community.
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Check the website often for program updates and additional information and interviews.
Preserving yesterday and today for tomorrow

OPEN HOUSE
The Olmsted-Urban House is Open to the public the first Sunday of every month from 2-4pm. Please call or email if you are needing a private tour.
MEMBERSHIP
The Urbandale Historical Society relies on the generosity of our members and supporters. Renew your membership today
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2-4 PM
Annual Fundraiser in support of the Urbandale Historical Society at the Olmsted-Urban House
4010 70th St., Urbandale
FREE WILL OFFERING
Music: Urbandale Community Adult Band
Games/Activities: Balloon Twisting, Bean Bag toss and more
Vintage Cars: Cadillacs and LaSalles
House and Barn Tours ( We have a newly remodeled room with Urbandale Schools & City of Urbandale memorabilia)
The Urbandale Alumni Association will present awards at 2:45pm
Unveiling of the new brick plaza around the 100 year old flagpole from the K-12 Building that used to be at 70th and Douglas, also a project completed by the Urbandale Alumni Association
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The first and second Sunday in December the Urbandale Historical Society hosts our Annual Christmas Open House with music, Santa Clause and refreshments. This is a wonderful time and chance to begin the celebration of the holidays.
For a few more photos of our Christmas Open House and the Urbandale Historical Day Events (click here).
