Experience the rich history of agriculture through a vast collection of farm toys and memorabilia. The museum’s primary mission is to preserve the history of farming through the art of… Read the full story »
Museums of Story City
Discover the vibrant agrarian roots of Story City through our four museum sites, celebrating our community’s Scandinavian heritage. Step back in time at a pioneer schoolhouse, once a polling site… Read the full story »
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Motor Mill Historic Site
Motor Mill, built in 1869, preserves the story of flour milling and wheat production in Northeast Iowa. The mill demonstrates the struggles farmers, businessmen and laborers faced in a remote… 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
LaPorte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum consists of two sites: a Main Street location with over 4,000 square feet of ever-changing exhibits and our Rural Iowa Heritage Center which… Read the full story »
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Jenison Meacham Memorial Art Museum & Farm
This site is comprised of an arts center/museum, prairie farmstead, rural schoolhouse, working farm and machinery museum featuring educational programs and demonstrations. Prairie Homestead Show: 3rd full weekend in August,… 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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