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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.
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Preserving the Past
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Become a member
Tell your friends
Consider a bequest
Donate significant historical items
Visit the museum
Record your stories
Upcoming Events
09/21/2024
One-Room School Showcase
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
Event Details
09/21/2024
One-Room School Showcase
The videos of moving both one-room buildings as well as the history of the schools will be shared. Do you know anyone who attended the sch...
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
09/28/2024
Train Depot
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
Event Details
09/28/2024
Train Depot
Everything train depot today including guests from Lincoln sharing their stories. Find out about the plans for the depot after it is reloca...
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
10/12/2024
Iowa Country School Conference
10:30 am
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6pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
Event Details
10/12/2024
Iowa Country School Conference
Hosting Preservation Iowa's conference. Currently registration open to their members only . Tickets available at EventBrite.
10:30 am
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6pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
11/16/2024
Bart Brothers Construction
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
Event Details
11/16/2024
Bart Brothers Construction
Please bring your stories, photos and anything you have regarding our Bart Brothers!
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
12/14/2024
One-Room School Christmas
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
Event Details
12/14/2024
One-Room School Christmas
Come join us as we re-create a one room Christmas program, songs, parts and play with goodies from the past.
10 am
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12pm
Dunkerton Library 204 W. Tower St.
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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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 249, Dunkerton, IA 50626
Deadline Sunday Oct. 6!
Only a few seats left for this educational and entertaining day. Incredible speakers, tour school houses and finish with dinner at the Amish Bakery Home.
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