Local History: Real tales of real people right here where we live.
Your Historical Society membership includes:
Access to exclusive events and exhibitions
Quarterly Member Journal featuring articles and photos about local history
Admission to SIX museums
Historic "Squirrel Cage" Jail Museum
Outdoor railcar display with engines, cabooses, club car, Railway Mail Service car
RailsWest History Museum at the restored 1899 Rock Island passenger depot
The Bregant House, 517 S. 4th Street in Council Bluffs
Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
Cass County Museum in Plattsmouth
Half price admission to Joslyn Castle in Omaha
Members-only tours of historic sites
Plus, your membership supports our educational outreach as well as continued preservation and restoration of our buildings and collections, ensuring that our proud heritage is not lost!
Spring 2026 MEMBERS ONLY events…
Hidden History of Fairmount
Walking tour.
History of Lake Manawa and its shores
Boat tour.
The Chieftain’s Forgotten Glory
Behind the scenes tour.
Memberships start at just $20.
Membership categories: Single $20 - Junior (under 21) $10 - Family $35 - Sustaining $75 - History Lovers $100 - Corporate $250 - Lifetime $1000
