At the Historical Society, we believe that understanding the past is crucial for shaping the future. By documenting and preserving Harrah's history, we hope to inspire future generations to learn from the past and build a brighter future.
Our society is dedicated to uncovering and preserving the fascinating history of Harrah and the surrounding areas. From the earliest settlements to the present day, we aim to document and share the stories that have shaped our community.
The Harrah Historical Society was established in 1977. It was started to preserve an old Rock Island train depot. It has since developed into the Harrah History Center that includes the refurbished depot, a museum, and old shoe shop, with manicured grounds.
Numerous items including from the rich Polish ancestry, and many local artifacts and items.
Familiy histories including early day Polish settlers, transcribed interviews, cemetery records, businesses, organizations, Potawatomi Indian allotments, school records, Church records . . .
We entertain various groups such as local high school future leaders, local high school reunion groups and more.
Harrah Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Access: General Public
Appointment required: False
and by appointment via our email address