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Welcome to the Urbandale Historical Society

This gives us an opportunity to -

  • Share with you information about the Historical Society...

  • Highlight programs and activities that you are encouraged to participate in...

  • Provide some interesting historical information about people, places and organizations in the Urbandale community.

Click the menu on the areas you are interested in.

Check the website often for program updates and additional information and interviews.

Preserving yesterday and today for tomorrow        

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               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).

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