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Preserve and Protect the Past for the Future
Queen Dunkerton Grinnell Educational Village
Explore the Chicago Great Western Depot, both the Bennington and Barclay one room schoolhouses and small Chapel. Plans include an amphitheater for educational programs.
The Giving Tree
About Us
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
The Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association preserves local culture and promotes the community. This will enable present and future generations to learn about and maintain our unique heritage
Our History
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
James Dunkerton offered the railroad company the right of way across his Iowa farm. The railroad would be required to pay for the land unless they built a depot on the land and named it Dunkerton. His offer was accepted, grading began in August and was completed on December 1, 1886.
Get Involved
Preserving the Past
Get Involved
Become a member
Tell your friends
Consider a bequest
Donate significant historical items
Visit the museum
Record your stories
Donations Needed!!
Donations/memberships of $250 or more receive a leaf on the donor tree. Charter members are noted with acorns on their leaves.
The donation tree and background were crafted by Dennis Magee. The trunk is from walnut collected by Raleigh Magee, the brown boards from Max Stender's barn and the red boards were salvaged after the 2008 tornado destroyed Tom Magee's barn.
Ross Jones creates and installs the leaves for the tree.
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Upcoming Events
January 17
Gospel Hall
10am
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11am
Dunkerton Public Library
Event Details
January 17
Gospel Hall
Learn about the history of Gospel Hall and how it has contributed to the community.
10am
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11am
Dunkerton Public Library
January 17
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
11am
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Noon
Dunkerton Public Library
Event Details
January 17
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
Together we can preserve our heritage. Items can be scanned, photographed and returned to you.
11am
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Noon
Dunkerton Public Library
February 21
Randy Rigdon - Dunkerton Co-op
10am
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11am
Dunkerton Library
Event Details
February 21
Randy Rigdon - Dunkerton Co-op
The Co-op has been a major part of the development and history of Dunkerton. Stop by to swap stories with Randy!
10am
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11am
Dunkerton Library
February 21
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
11 am
-
noon
Dunkerton Library
Event Details
February 21
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
Together we can preserve our heritage. Items can be scanned, photographed and returned to you.
11 am
-
noon
Dunkerton Library
June 13
Bob Jefferson's 98th Birthday
10 am
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noon
Dunkerton Library
Event Details
June 13
Bob Jefferson's 98th Birthday
Help us celebrate one of the founding members of the DHTA. Bob continues to volunteer as a docent and is a tremendous asset to our organiz...
10 am
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noon
Dunkerton Library
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Find out how you can help!
There are so many ways to support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your community. DH&T is a 501(c)(3) organization - contributions are tax-deductible.
Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association
203 E. Tower Street - P. O. Box 215, Dunkerton, IA 50626
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