History
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Culture, General, History, Library
Iowan history showcased via interactive exhibits and exciting educational programs. Because African American history is American history.
Art, History
Famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood's 1930 painting, "American Gothic" Nice photo opportunity.
The museum collects and preserves the history of the Anamosa State Penitentiary, and presents it to the public in a museum setting. Displays include information about current conditions as well as the history of this 135 year old prison that is Iowa's largest correctional facility. The museum is located in a prison building located adjacent to the prison. The museum building, and the entire prison, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Please note new phone #. We now have a land line at our museum. We are not there every day during off season, but we check for messages every week or two.
This small museum is located on the county fairgrounds and houses a large variety of county artifacts.
The Old Merchant State Bank houses many historical items, including items from band leader Norman E. Leo.
This museum is a historical 1848 60-foot Danish windmill from Denmark. Rebuilt in 1976 in Elk Horn by community volunteers.
General, History, Historical Society
A museum featuring the history of Des Moines County, as well as a heritage center.
History, Historical Society
Art, History, Historic House, Specialized
Strike your own American Gothic pose in front of the house that inspired Iowa artist Grant Wood to begin his most famous painting. Costumes and pitch fork are provided by the American Gothic House Center!
Displays, dioramas and collections that preserve the flavor and excitement of Boone County History. View items relating the Kate Shelley, coal mining, military and natural history.
This building was built with the dome of the old courthouse (c.1915) and houses photographs and resumes of those in Butler County who have made a mark on humanity, either in the county, state, nation or world.
Historical museum with genealogy.
The purpose of the museum is to preserve and promote the history of Clinton County by interpreting historical artifacts for its residents and interested persons.
Genealogy books, historical artifacts of local area, ancient Indian tools and clothing.
General, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Sitting proudly at the top of Snake Alley, the Garrett-Phelps House Museum in historic Burlington, Iowa, sheltered three generations of one family for over 100 years.
Dover Museum houses displays and collections of artifacts and information of New London and surrounding area. "Bossy to Butter" display as the facility was once a creamery
Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit
in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024
WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”
We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.
The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.
We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."
For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.
Theme: Building Communit
Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired
Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.
FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held
October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!
Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.