The Iowa Gold Star Museum has teamed up with Iowa USO, 34th Infantry Division Association, Abigail Adams DAR and Blue Star Mothers to host a WWII- themed dance. Feel free to come in period wear or uniforms (not required) and dance to the best swing music of the 1940s. Light refreshments will be served. Free […]
Gather at Greenwood Cemetery to learn stories of those associated with the artifacts featured in our 2026 exhibit. Rain or shine, suggested donation $5.
The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic […]
Join Dark Vassal Gaming and the Friendly Meeples at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum for monthly game night! Date: 1st Thursday of the Month Time: 4:00-10:00 p.m. Location: Mess Hall and Lobby at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum (under the Mustang P-51 plane!) Free admission, but donations appreciated. Concessions and cash bar available […]
A day of games, exhibits, and fun to celebrate the end of another successful season for the museum.
Storytime Under the Stars takes place on the first Saturday of the month. Enjoy a cozy story time just for toddlers in our planetarium. Snuggle up in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Listen to several delightful tales read by a museum educator beneath a sky full of twinkling stars. Doors open at […]
Step into the past with us for an engaging tour of the Westview Cemetery in La Porte City, Iowa. Join fellow history enthusiasts as we stroll through the serene grounds, uncovering the fascinating stories behind several historical burial sites. Each stop will reveal tales of the individuals who helped shape our community, bringing history to […]
Keynote Speaker Katie Luning Iowa Nurse Honor Guard Camp Dodge DAR Choirs
As twilight falls, history comes alive at the Grout Museum District's annual Strolling with the Spirits. Journey through Waterloo Cemetery as costumed actors bring the stories of remarkable local historical figures back from the past, sharing the triumphs, tragedies, and legacies that shaped our community. Guided walks will be held at 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, […]
The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site, in partnership with the Clermont Historical Society, is excited to announce that Sidney Shide, a University of Iowa student in Organ Performance, will be […]
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National Heritage Area Headquarters