Ghost Towns Around Gilbert - February 21, 2013

The next meeting of the Gilbert Historical Society will be on February 21st.  The topic will be The Ghost Towns around Gilbert. All are welcome, 7:00 at the Gilbert Lutheran Church.

Gilbert Christmas Open House December 1

The Christmas Open House at the Gilbert Historical Society Museum is Dec. 1st, decorating the tree the old fashion way plus stories will be read, and treats will be shared. The time has yet to be set. If you have pictures of your Christmases long ago bring to the museum so we can hang them in the Christmas parlor.  Also needed...Old fashion Christmas decorations to loan to the Museum for it's Old Fashion Christmas display.

Update:  Old Fashion Christmas open house....Saturday, December 1st, 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Children's activities from 3:00 to 5:00. Santa will be at the fire station at 5:30. Come Join Us!!! 

Gilbert Harvest Fest and Homecoming - September 28 - 29, 2012

The 2012 Gilbert Harvest Fest and Homecoming begins with a parade Friday night, September 28 at 5:30.  Harvest Fest competitions and celebrations are on Saturday followed by A Walk Through Zenorsville at Zenorsville at 2 and 4.  More details will be available later.  Check the Gilbert Historical Society's webpage for updates.

Gilbert Historical Society Museum Grand Opening - June 9, 2012

The Gilbert Historical Society is having the Grand Opening of their new home this Saturday, June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m.  See them at 209 Main Street in Gilbert.  Learn more about the Gilbert Historical Society in this article from the Ames Tribune.

 Following the Grand Opening, the Museum will be open Tuesdays from 3:30 - 7:30 and Saturdays from 10 -2.

Gilbert Originally Named Gilbert Station

The Gilbert Historical Society has information on why Gilbert originally had to be named Gilbert Station and how it was able to change its name.

Gilbert - Huge Photo at Vets Auditorium of Gilbert Fans in the 1950s

See the Gilbert Historical Society website for a view of the photo of Gilberts fans at the Girls' State Basketball Tournament in the 1950s.

Gilbert - Next Meeting February 16, 2012

The regular meeting of the Gilbert Historical Society is this Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m.  Come to 209 Main Street and check out the progress we are making toward our grand opening!

Gilbert - First Museum Work Day - January 21, 2012

Congratulations to the Gilbert Historical Society on their museum!  To help prepare it, they are having their first Museum Work Day on Saturday, January 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Everyone is invited to help out with general cleaning and preparing the walls and surfaces for painting.

Gilbert - Next Meeting January 12, 2012

The next meeting of the Gilbert Historical Society will be Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. at the Gilbert Lutheran Church.  We will be discussing moving forward with the museum.

Gilbert - Gilbert History Documentary DVD, December 8, 2011

The Gilbert Historical Society has its next meeting December 8, 2011 at 7 p.m. in room 121 in the high school.  The main program will be viewing the Gilbert History DVD produced last year by two Gilbert students.  All are invited to see this.

Gilbert Historical Society "Trip Down Memory Lane in Gilbert" - February 25, 2010

The Gilbert Historical Society invites you to share your memories of Gilbert and hear those of others.  Please join them for a Trip Down Memory Lane in Gilbert at the Gilbert High School Library on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7 p.m. 

For more information, find them on Facebook at Gilbert Historical Society where you can become a fan of them.  There you can also find information about future events such as the March 25, 2010, meeting to hear Past Gilbert Women Basketball Players.