The MAHS was formed out of the temporary Mason Bicentennial Commission and originally was founded on March 1, 1976 by Ordinance #94 of the City of Mason.

The first organized MAHS meeting was held at the Mason City Hall on September 28, 1976.  Mrs. Violet Hinkley provided the beginning prayer.  

Mrs. Mia Belle Humphrey that presided the meeting until the slate of officers had been selected.

Mrs. Sandie Dika provided the restoration project for the Pink School

Mrs. Sandie Dika provided the restoration project for the Pink School

The group voted for the MAHS officers:

President/Chairman: Helen Grainger   Vice-Chairman: Lyman Freshour   Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs Robert Carter

The newly formed group would make the Mason Home Tour their annual event to help fund expenses. 

Mrs. Berry (Shireen) Wentland presented MAHS with the original landscaping blueprints for the 1849 Pink School that had been found in an attic. It had been owned by Mrs. Wentland's grandmother (Daisy Smith). approx 35 attendees 

The group voted for the MAHS officers: President/Chairman:  Helen Grainger   Vice-Chairman: Lyman Freshour   Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs Robert Carter

Three Main Goals:

1)  Establish a Museum to preserve and perpetuate the historical work of the Mason Bicentennial Commission.

2)  Establish a historical commission to provide for gifts and donations of historical material.

3) To provide for housing, Maintenance and operation of a city historical museum.