The Grout Museum District consists of four buildings: The Grout Museum of History and Science, the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, and the Rensselaer Russell House…. Read the full story »
Mathias Ham Historic Site
Dedicated to sharing the rich history of Mathias Ham, the city of Dubuque, life on the Mississippi River, and life during the Victorian era, Mathias Ham Historic Site in Dubuque,… Read the full story »
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Mathias Ham Historic Site named People’s Choice Site of the Year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Mathias Ham Historic Site has been named the Silos & Smokestacks “People’s Choice Site of the Year.” The Grout Museum District in Waterloo and Brucemore… Read the full story »
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“Map of My Kingdom” tackles critical issue of farm land transition
WATERLOO, Iowa –The Grout Museum of History & Science in partnership with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area will be presenting a live reading of “Map of My Kingdom”… Read the full story »
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Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Girlhood Home
The centennial of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the vote will be celebrated in 2020. Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Girlhood Home honors the Iowan who led the… Read the full story »
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Silos & Smokestacks to host Partner Site Annual Training
Cedar Rapids, IOWA – On April 1 representatives from historical sites, museums, farms and business will gather in Cedar Rapids for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area’s (SSHNA) 2019 Partner… Read the full story »
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Vote for Silos & Smokestacks “People’s Choice Site of the Year”
WATERLOO, Iowa – Each year, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) celebrates the best in heritage development by presenting the “People’s Choice Site of the Year”. Voted on by… Read the full story »
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