Paving the way for preservation.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a brick. Your contribution will help us finalize our efforts to preserve this historic site.
The bricks are back from the engraver and will be placed soon. Stay tuned for updates!
Weeping Water Academy Social Hall & Thomas W. Meeske Genealogy Center
The native limestone building was completed in 1871 as the Congregational Church. In 1885 the Weeping Water Academy was founded and the old church provided space for the chapel, classrooms, and library until the school closed in 1914. From 1917 to 2011, the building served as the public library. Read more…
Our museums and exhibits are currently only open by appointment. Schedule an appointment here:
The Weeping Water Valley Historical Society (WWVHS) recently celebrated 50 years of preserving the history of the Weeping Water Valley. We invite you to visit the museum for a unique glimpse into the past. The four-building complex includes an 1866 house, turn-of-the-century doctor’s office, pioneer and archaeological displays, and Memory Lane Museum which features a diorama showing the hustle and bustle of pre-1930s main street.
