It strives to preserve the history of Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County and Iowa through its collection and five museums.

[2] The Historical Society was founded June 27, 1962 by a group of residents interested in preserving and recording Cedar Falls' history.

[1] October 18, 1964, the Historical Society held its first exhibition in the basement of the Cedar Falls Trust and Savings Bank.

Renovations included basic remodeling, removal of an upstairs kitchen, rewiring and the installation of restrooms and a custodian's apartment.

The collection includes period furnishings, decorative arts, costumes, quilts and textiles, stereoscopes and cards, ice harvesting and agricultural equipment, and regional archives.