Dear Friend of Silos & Smokestacks,
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of something truly special. In 2026, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area will celebrate 30 years of preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story. For three decades, our partners, educators, farmers, museums, and communities have worked together to bring the rich heritage of agriculture to life across Northeast Iowa.
As we approach this milestone, your gift today helps us continue the work that has defined our mission since 1996:
- Creating meaningful experiences for students, families, and travelers who look to Silos & Smokestacks to understand the past, present, and future of agriculture
- Supporting our 115+ Heritage Area Sites with resources, storytelling, and visitor engagement
- Preserving the people, places, and traditions that shaped, and continue to shape, American agriculture
Your contribution ensures that this living, working landscape remains vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring for generations to come.
On Dec. 2, Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. Together, we can honor the legacy of American agriculture — and build a strong future as we step into our next 30 years.
Please give today and help us preserve the story that feeds the world.
Thank you for your support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Cara Miller, Executive Director
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
