Welcome to the Carlisle Area Historical Society

We are an organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Carlisle, Iowa area.

Murder Mystery Dinner
Fun and Food at the Randleman House.
Go to the Randleman House page to find out more or just click the photo at right.

Historic Randleman House Update
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How A Quilt Helped The Soldiers of the 1st World War
Click the quilt image to see.

You can support the work of the Carlisle Area Historical Society:Volunteers are always welcome, click the "Randleman House" tab to find out more.

Civil War historian commands a make-shift artillery crew
Roger Shannon lives in Woodward, IA. He and his wife, Carol, are members of the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery group. Roger is a Sargeant. Roger is conducting a SCHOOL OF THE PIECE, where he shows the art of loading and firing a muzzle-loading Civil War cannon.

For membership, click the "Support the CAHS" tab or click the "Donate" button below for donations..