History
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Culture, General, History, Library
Iowan history showcased via interactive exhibits and exciting educational programs. Because African American history is American history.
Art, History
Famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood's 1930 painting, "American Gothic" Nice photo opportunity.
The museum collects and preserves the history of the Anamosa State Penitentiary, and presents it to the public in a museum setting. Displays include information about current conditions as well as the history of this 135 year old prison that is Iowa's largest correctional facility. The museum is located in a prison building located adjacent to the prison. The museum building, and the entire prison, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Please note new phone #. We now have a land line at our museum. We are not there every day during off season, but we check for messages every week or two.
This small museum is located on the county fairgrounds and houses a large variety of county artifacts.
The Old Merchant State Bank houses many historical items, including items from band leader Norman E. Leo.
This museum is a historical 1848 60-foot Danish windmill from Denmark. Rebuilt in 1976 in Elk Horn by community volunteers.
General, History, Historical Society
A museum featuring the history of Des Moines County, as well as a heritage center.
History, Historical Society
Art, History, Historic House, Specialized
Strike your own American Gothic pose in front of the house that inspired Iowa artist Grant Wood to begin his most famous painting. Costumes and pitch fork are provided by the American Gothic House Center!
Displays, dioramas and collections that preserve the flavor and excitement of Boone County History. View items relating the Kate Shelley, coal mining, military and natural history.
This building was built with the dome of the old courthouse (c.1915) and houses photographs and resumes of those in Butler County who have made a mark on humanity, either in the county, state, nation or world.
Historical museum with genealogy.
The purpose of the museum is to preserve and promote the history of Clinton County by interpreting historical artifacts for its residents and interested persons.
Genealogy books, historical artifacts of local area, ancient Indian tools and clothing.
General, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Sitting proudly at the top of Snake Alley, the Garrett-Phelps House Museum in historic Burlington, Iowa, sheltered three generations of one family for over 100 years.
Dover Museum houses displays and collections of artifacts and information of New London and surrounding area. "Bossy to Butter" display as the facility was once a creamery