Welcome Center

Welcome Center & McCoy Historical Museum

Our friendly staff is eager to provide you with helpful information about your visit and answer any questions you may have about your stay.

While you’re here, don’t miss the incredible displays of memorabilia collected from all over Van Buren County. The Welcome Center is also your go-to spot for Villages of Van Buren souvenirs!

The Welcome Center is home to the offices of the Villages of Van Buren and the Villages Folk School, making it the perfect first stop on your adventure. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Building History

The building was originally built as a one-story home. (c. 1870) It was constructed of locally fired brick in a traditional architecture type along the Des Moines River which has become a folk home style. After 1947 it was converted to a commercial property. In succession, it was a telephone company, medical office for Doctors Worrell and Furomoto, and an insurance office. McCoy Insurance Service is responsible for the extensive restoration, the building underwent in the 1990s and the addition of the picket fence, landscaping and Van Buren County artifacts.

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