Barn Quilts of Buchanan County
The Quasqueton Area Historical Society museum is housed in the oldest brick building in town. Extensive restoration has been done since it was acquired it in 1989. All three levels of this historic building now house wonderful exhibits of “Days Gone By”. Next door is a restored circa-1940s gas station. Both are open on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day or by appointment. Contact: 319-934-3354 Website
The Quasqueton Area Historical Society museum is housed in the oldest brick building in town. Extensive restoration has been done since it was acquired it in 1989. All three levels of this historic building now house wonderful exhibits of “Days Gone By”. Next door is a restored circa-1940s gas station. Both are open on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day or by appointment. Contact: 319-934-3354 Website
Independence Post Office Mural - 200 2nd Ave. NE, Independence
The BCGS maintains an extensive archive of obituaries, historic documents. and early publications in the lower level of the Independence City Hall. Use the door on the east side of the building and following the signs. You will need to go down the stairs.
Hours: Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays 2:00pm-6:00pm or by appointment. Information provided on a fee basis.
Contact: 319-334-9333 Website
The BCGS maintains an extensive archive of obituaries, historic documents. and early publications in the lower level of the Independence City Hall. Use the door on the east side of the building and following the signs. You will need to go down the stairs.
Hours: Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays 2:00pm-6:00pm or by appointment. Information provided on a fee basis.
Contact: 319-334-9333 Website
World of Reading Mural & Library Public Art - Independence Public Library
This museum, located in the former Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has an exceptional display of local history, Included are scale models of buildings from the early years of Littleton and Chatham created by Dick O'Brien. The building is available for public use. Open by appointment. Call (319) 415-1175 to schedule a time or reserve the building. Website
This museum, located in the former Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has an exceptional display of local history, Included are scale models of buildings from the early years of Littleton and Chatham created by Dick O'Brien. The building is available for public use. Open by appointment. Call (319) 415-1175 to schedule a time or reserve the building. Website
Balance (Metal Sculpture) - Outside the Independence Public Library
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with it
The Brandon GAR Hall was constructed in 1887 by Civil War Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. It is listed as an Iowa Civil War Monument and has been used for many years as the Jefferson Township Hall. The hall features early photos of Brandon and Buchanan County's role in the Civil War. The Brandon Historical Society is currently restoring the 1915 two-story bank building to house an area museum.
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with it
The Brandon GAR Hall was constructed in 1887 by Civil War Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. It is listed as an Iowa Civil War Monument and has been used for many years as the Jefferson Township Hall. The hall features early photos of Brandon and Buchanan County's role in the Civil War. The Brandon Historical Society is currently restoring the 1915 two-story bank building to house an area museum.
Independence History Mural - west wall of 108 1st St. E, Independence
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with its thoughtful displays and detailed old-time stories. The museum opens on Saturday of Memorial Day for the summer season. Summer hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays & Saturdays or by appointment.
Contact Aurora Historical Society: 319-634-3396
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with its thoughtful displays and detailed old-time stories. The museum opens on Saturday of Memorial Day for the summer season. Summer hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays & Saturdays or by appointment.
Contact Aurora Historical Society: 319-634-3396
School Marm - Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence
Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment.
Contact Fairbank Historical Society: 319-269-6795
Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment.
Contact Fairbank Historical Society: 319-269-6795
Largest Frying Pan in Iowa - Brandon
The museum offers the visitor a view of the history of the Hazleton area schools. The building was originally known as ‘Hazlewood School #3’, a former one-room country school building. It underwent a total restoration. Careful attention has been paid to historic detail and the school building itself serves as a tribute to a bygone era. Admission is free/donations are accepted.
Open by appointment. Contact: 319-636-2559 Website
The museum offers the visitor a view of the history of the Hazleton area schools. The building was originally known as ‘Hazlewood School #3’, a former one-room country school building. It underwent a total restoration. Careful attention has been paid to historic detail and the school building itself serves as a tribute to a bygone era. Admission is free/donations are accepted.
Open by appointment. Contact: 319-636-2559 Website
Tin Man - Stanley
Located in a beautifully restored bank building, the Lamont Museum offers two floors full of rich history including military, farming and other displays.
Open by appointment. Contact: 563-924-2803
Located in a beautifully restored bank building, the Lamont Museum offers two floors full of rich history including military, farming and other displays.
Open by appointment. Contact: 563-924-2803
Rowley Historical Society Museum - Ely Street, Rowley, IA 52329
The Rowley Historical Society Museum opened in 2009. We are open Sundays Memorial Day thru Labor Day 12-2 or by appointment.
For appointment call 563-920-4567 or 319-938-2833. Facebook
The Rowley Historical Society Museum opened in 2009. We are open Sundays Memorial Day thru Labor Day 12-2 or by appointment.
For appointment call 563-920-4567 or 319-938-2833. Facebook
Winthrop Historical Center - 235 W. Madison, Winthrop, IA 50682
The Winthrop Historical Center, which first opened its doors in 2007, will again be open during Winthrop Days and other special events. Come see the new collections and wall art currently on display!
Contact the Winthrop City Hall at 319-935-3317 for tour information. Website
The Winthrop Historical Center, which first opened its doors in 2007, will again be open during Winthrop Days and other special events. Come see the new collections and wall art currently on display!
Contact the Winthrop City Hall at 319-935-3317 for tour information. Website
