It is the 'headquarters' of the Heimatkreis Plettenberg association's activities. The association uses the house for meetings, gatherings, lectures and as an archive for its diverse collection of historically valuable items from industry, home and agriculture as well as its extensive collection of writings
.the Heimatkreis looks after the museum on a voluntary basis and provides staff for guided tours.
the Heimathaus Plettenberg is an attraction at WasserEisenLand - Industriekultur Südwestfalen.