Buchanan County has a rich heritage of military service to our country beginning with the Civil War. Veteran organizations in several locales have erected profound monuments to  honor the men and women from all wars and all branches of service.

Freedom Rock of Buchanan County
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: 319-634-3363. 

Buchanan County Veterans Memorial - 210 5th Ave. NE, Independence
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.

Lamont Civil War Soldier - Lamont City Park
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

Fairbank Veterans Memorial - 106 Iowa St., next to the Immaculate Conception Church
​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
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 Hazleton Veterans Park - Main St., Hwy. 150N on the east side of road
​12 Bush St., Lamont, IA 50650
 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. Call 563-924-2803 to arrange a tour.

Jesup Veterans Memorial - 931 6th St. 
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 
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Quasqueton Veterans Memorial Park - 101 S. Water St.
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.

Quasqueton Civil War Soldier at the Quasqueton-Greenwood Cemetery
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.
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