The Heritage Hall Museum thrives within a farming community with fields of grain surrounding the town. Our many exhibits feature our farming history, including an early 1900’s farm kitchen as… Read the full story »
Barn Quilts of Black Hawk County
Enjoy two self-guided driving tours highlighting 25 quilts and 21 narratives. The tour includes viewing a quilt on the historic round barn at the Western Home Communities, local businesses and… Read the full story »
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Mississippi River Distilling Company
Experience the taste of tradition at Mississippi River Distilling Company! Our family-owned distillery crafts small-batch spirits from grains grown by local farmers, right on the banks of the mighty Mississippi…. Read the full story »
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Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center
The Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center is a 10,000 square foot nature center featuring exhibits on the flora and fauna of the Driftless Area as well as the history… Read the full story »
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Country View Dairy
Country View Dairy was established in 2011 by Mennonite family Dave & Carolee Rapson. They built new creamery from the ground up & now process milk from 80 cows into… Read the full story »
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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm
Following its operational period from 1855 to 1988, the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm remained under county ownership but lay vacant. In 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted a 10-year… Read the full story »
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German American Heritage Center and Museum
The mission of the German American Heritage Center is to preserve and enrich for present and future generations knowledge of the German immigrant experience and its impact on the American… Read the full story »
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Ackerman Winery
Ackerman Winery is proud to have the distinct honor of being the oldest operating winery in the state of Iowa. It all started in the basement of the South Amana… Read the full story »
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Fireside Winery
Fireside Winery was born from a desire to embrace the “life is too short” philosophy, a long-term passion for wine, an interest in diversifying our family farm business, and a… Read the full story »
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Silos & Smokestacks Headquarters
Start your Agriculture Adventure at Silos & Smokestacks headquarters in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. Learn about the story of Agriculture, plan your visit to any of our 113 Heritage Area Sites,… Read the full story »
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