The history of Valley can be traced through the nearly 4,000 items on display in the Valley Historical Society Museum.  The Museum is a non-profit organization and it is operated completely on volunteer effort and donations.  The Historical Society provides a place for everyone.  All generations will enjoy their visit as the museum is handicap accessible.

The goal of the Valley Historical Society is to Preserve our heritage for posterity. 

The Valley Historical Society Building was originally the Valley School Building from 1873 until 1896.  Then moved to Gardiner Street, it served as a Baptist Church until 1918.  Later, the building was again moved to 218 W. Alexander and became St. John's Catholic Church.  In  1966, it became a museum and also serves as the Valley Community Historical Society.

From photographs dating back to 1889 to War-Time Memorabilia, the Valley Historical Society is a collection of world history.  Founded solely by the donations from members of our community, the Historical Society's initial goal was to preserve the building that houses well over 4,000 antiques, collectibles, and historical legends. 

The Society collects donations as gifts, and will present the history to all generations, now and yet to come.  The Executive Committee provides guided tours throughout the summer months, May through September.  Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Nielsen and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Allen can also be reached for special appointments.

The history within this small building is vast and complete.  The Historical Society harbors the beauty and integrity from all walks of life.  It is an amazing place to tour.  The focus is not only local, but completes American history and history throughout the world.  One of the oldest editions to the museum is a Swedish Bible dated 1736 brought to Valley when the family immigrated. 

"The Swedish Bible is the oldest edition, with the exception of our Paleontology exhibit, of course." Marianne added.  The immeasurable amount of bones, found within Valley and surrounding areas is amazing.  The tooth of a Wooly Mammoth found in the sand pits just outside of town is placed on a shelf along side approximately thirty other various bones.

A Valley Historical Society photo album is soon to come.  We will keep everyone posted for that new arrival, here.  1964 Centennial Books can be purchased by mail for $10. each.  These books are on a pre-paid basis, and requests are on a first come, first serve basis.  Order By Mail, today.

The Historical Society does accept donations from our community members, as well as visitors from other communities, or you may purchase the following memberships...

$5.00 Annual Membership (Per Person)

$100. Lifetime Membership (Per Person)

Open 2 - 4 p.m. on Sundays, May through September.
Also available by appointment 
valleyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
Contact, Marianne & Wayne Nielsen @ 402.359.2678
or
Contact, Richard & Julie Allen @ 402.359.2339