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Washington, IA 52353
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Henry County Museums
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The Dover Museum & Depot
213 West Main St., New London, Iowa 52645
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Call 319-367-2573 to book an appointment
dovermus@iowatelecom.net
dovermuseum.org
The Dover Historical Society was established in 1995 following the gift of the former glove factory-creamery building for a museum. The Society has endeavored to keep alive the history of the surrounding area by exhibiting artifacts and offering programs for all ages. Both permanent and changing exhibits provide students and adults a view to the past. An extensive resource library exists to aid research about family genealogy, Henry County records, plat books and maps plus some records of the surrounding counties and communities.
Lewelling Quaker Museum
401 South Main St., PO Box 245, Salem, Iowa 52649
Hours: May-Septermber, Sunday 1-4 p.m. Other times by appointment with 24-hour notice at 319-258-2000
319-258-2000
info@lewelling.org
www.lewelling.org
No entry fee, but donations are welcomed
The Lewelling Quaker Museum is designed to preserve and promote the historic events and lessons of the Lewelling-Gibbs House which is a part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The museum gives insight to Quaker foundations of life west of the Mississippi River, the abolition of slavery and the underground railroad and the origins of the Pacific fruit industry from Salem, Iowa and the Oregon Trail.
Swedish American Museum
107 James Ave., Swedesburg, Iowa 52652
Hours: Thursday-Friday 12-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for appointment to stop by at other times.
319-254-2317
swedeish@iowatelecom.net
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The Swedish American Museum celebrates Swedish heritage and history in Swedesburg by welcoming all to explore the culture through festivals, foods and historic exhibits.
Wayland & Midwest Memories Museum
217A West Main St., Wayland, Iowa 52654
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment
319-331-5986
midwestmuseum.blogspot.com
Admission to the museum is free, but donations are always welcome.
Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museums
405 E. Threshers Rd., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday noon-2 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day); Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
Museum is not climate controlled
Admissions: Adult $5/person; kids 10 & under free with adult; group tours and rates available
319-385-8937
info@oldthreshers.org
oldthreshers.com
Come visit the Heritage Museums where you can step back into our agricultural heritage. Climb aboard one of the many traction steam engines, including the largest steam engine — a Case 110. Sit behind the wheel of an antique tractor or take a look at the Stationary Steam Engines featuring a Murray Corliss engine display.
Museum A features the Traction Steam Engines, Tractors, and the Bussey Doll Collection, while Museum B offers detailed exhibits and displays.
The Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana
405 E. Threshers Rd., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Hours: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day); Remainder of the year by appointment
Admission: Adults $5 per person Kids 10 and under free with an adult
Group Tours and Rates are available.
319-385-9432 or 319-385-8937
theatremuseum@yahoo.com
thetheatremuseum.com
Built in 1973, the museum is dedicated to the history of Tent Theatre in America. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of memorabilia and artifacts of early repertoire theatre. The collection includes numerous painted curtains and scenic pieces; costumes and equipment used by individual performers and technicians; playbills, show cards, advertising sheets, etc.; and an extensive research library of rare scripts, correspondence, tour schedules, production photos and other original source materials.
Howard & Helen Hills Henry County Heritage Center
203 North White St., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Hours: Saturday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment, May through October
319-385-4983
Harlan-Lincoln House
101 West Broad Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Mailing address: P.O. Box 251, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Hours: March — October Wednesday and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. or by special appointment with 48-hour notice throughout the year.
For tours, contact on the website www.harlanlincoln.org
No entry fee, but donations are appreciated
The Harlan-Lincoln House name comes from two families who lived in the home and the relationship shared between them. As an Abraham Lincoln site, the house showcases stories of Lincoln and his descendants. Additionally, the home contains stories of former Iowa Senator James Harlan, an early Iowa Wesleyan University president.
Winfield Museum
114 South Locust St., Winfield, Iowa 52659
Mailing address: PO Box 184, Winfield, Iowa
Hours: Monday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or by appointment
319-257-6661
winfieldiowahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
winfieldhistoricalsociety.com
Get to know the soul of Winfield. Explore how it was founded in the mid-1800s. Learn how a bustling railroad and agricultural center of yesterday evolved into the busy bedroom community it is today. Visit the Winfield Historical Society Museum which is "on-growing" in the Masonic Temple, located at 114 S Locust Street. Exhibits include an old school room, Senator Carden artifacts, 1930s kitchen, Beacon Press, fire hose cart, etc.
