Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this farmstead was originally owned by Emil Tyden, a Swedish immigrant and mechanical genius holding 200 patents during his lifetime. The sixth… Read the full story »
Wallace Centers of Iowa
The restored home of Uncle Henry and Nancy Wallace, founding editors of Wallaces’ Farmer magazine, highlights the most influential family of American agriculture. Family and political artifacts include original Ding… Read the full story »
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Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery
Tabor Home Winery, Iowa’s oldest estate winery is located on our family’s 1860s Jackson County farmstead. Tabor Home is renowned for distinguished wines that are defining the federally-established Upper Mississippi… Read the full story »
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Seed Savers Exchange
Heritage Farm, the headquarters of Seed Savers Exchange, is an 890-acre living museum of our garden heritage. Display gardens surrounding the Visitors Center grow hundreds of heirloom fruits and vegetables,… Read the full story »
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Scenic City Empress Boat Club
The Empress Boat Club, a 1937 log cabin, is situated on the Iowa River and is home to the Empress Riverboat. Come enjoy our public cruises or book a private… Read the full story »
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Special Collections & University Archives, ISU Library
The Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and shares documentation of the experiences, achievements, and memories of people and organizations reflecting the university’s major research… Read the full story »
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State Historical Building
The State Historical Building features the state’s flagship museum showcasing Iowa’s rich history, including our use of the land, through a variety of exhibitions. The historical library and state archives… Read the full story »
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Richardson-Jakway Historic Site
The Richardson-Jakway Historic Site provides a look back at a 19th century home, farmstead and community. The site features the 1851 Richardson-Jakway House and the now defunct pioneer community of… Read the full story »
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Reiman Gardens – Iowa State Universtiy
Since 1914, a “garden laboratory” has been an essential teaching tool at Iowa State University. Today, the 17-acre Reiman Gardens incorporates academic and practical concepts with lessons from crop rotation… Read the full story »
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Putnam Museum & Science Center
Ignite your potential! The 115,000 sq. ft. museum includes changing and permanent exhibits: Black Earth/Big River; Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; World Culture Gallery; Science Center; and more…. Read the full story »
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