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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
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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June 21
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
11am
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Noon
Dunkerton Public Library
Event Details
June 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.
11am
-
Noon
Dunkerton Public Library
July 18
Dunkerton Days
3pm
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1am
Main Street
Event Details
July 18
Dunkerton Days
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Car Show downtown
4:00 pm - 1 am: Beer tent / food vendors
9:00 pm - 1 am: Street dance and fireworks
3pm
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1am
Main Street
July 19
Dunkerton Days
10am
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4pm
Main Street
Event Details
July 19
Dunkerton Days
10:00 am - Dunkerton Days Parade
All Day- Vendors on Main Street
Noon - 3:00 pm: Museum open
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Collection time - bring items...
10am
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4pm
Main Street
August 16
Prairie Lands: Community Connection
10am
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12pm
Dunkerton Public Library
Event Details
August 16
Prairie Lands: Community Connection
Justin Meissen, UNI Research and Restoration Program Manager, will be speaking on local prairie lands.
10am
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12pm
Dunkerton Public Library
August 16
Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history
11am
-
Noon
Dunkerton Public Library
Event Details
August 16
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
-
Noon
Dunkerton Public 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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