The four museum sites in Story City share the unique and rich heritage of an agrarian community settled largely by Scandinavian immigrants. Experience the past by visiting a pioneer school… Read the full story »
Motor Mill Historic Site
Motor Mill, built in 1869, preserves the story of flour milling and wheat production in Northeast Iowa. The mill also demonstrates the struggles farmers, businessmen and laborers faced in a… Read the full story »
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Mines of Spain Recreation Area
The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B. Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center are located on 1437 acres of beautiful wooded and prairie land just south of Dubuque, IA. The… Read the full story »
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Mathias Ham Historic Site
Explore Dubuque’s rich history at this unique historic site. Owned and operated by the Dubuque County Historical Society and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic property… Read the full story »
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Living History Farms
For over 50 years, Living History Farms has been educating and connecting all peoples to the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage through hands-on, interactive experiences. Set on 500 acres in Urbandale,… Read the full story »
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum
Tour the only childhood home of “Little House” author Laura Ingalls Wilder that still remains on its original site. Learn the fascinating story of America’s agricultural frontier through the Ingalls… Read the full story »
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La Porte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum
Established by the La Porte City FFA Chapter in 1970, the museum is recognized as the first of its kind in Iowa. Exhibits are located in a renovated 1914 auto… Read the full story »
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Jasper County Historical Museum
Featured areas include our 1875 Barn, Engine House, and Ag Building that houses a variety of early equipment, much of it made locally. The Ag Building also includes our “Winderful… Read the full story »
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Kinney Pioneer Museum
Kinney Pioneer Museum is a historical museum that preserves and displays the pioneer way of life in rural north central Iowa. The museum includes exhibits and displays on early agricultural… Read the full story »
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Johnson County Historical Society Museum
The JCHS Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits and interactive displays show how the land, people, transportation and businesses, including agriculture, evolved to create today’s Johnson County community. The museum’s newest… Read the full story »
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