501 N. 4th Street, Burlington, IA 52601

319-752-7449

Hours: Wed – Fri 10am -4pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Paul French: Historic Maps of Burlington

Heritage Center 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

Paul French will be giving a presentation on historic maps of Burlington. See how the town has changed over the last 190 years! Paul is a local historian who specializes in historic maps and finding obscure information. Please use the Columbia Street Door (with the blue awning). Doors open at 12:45

Terry Peterson and John Ramsey: Local Decoy Carvers

Heritage Center 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

Terry Peterson and John Ramsey will be giving a program on local decoy carvers! Burlington has been the home to some remarkable local carvers over the years, including Hal Sorenson and William O. Ewinger. Come on down and learn about this fascinating craft! Please use the Columbia Street door (with the blue awning). Doors open […]

Rodney Botts: Early Street Cars in Burlington

Heritage Center 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

Ever wonder how people got around in early Burlington? Ever wonder about street cars? Rodney Botts will be discussing early Burlington street cars. Please use the Columbia Street door (with the blue awning). Doors open at 12:45.

Dave Lotz: Burlington’s Railroads

Heritage Center 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

Railroad historian and Burlington native, David Lotz, will present a Town Hall on the Railroads of Burlington. He will provide historical photos and information on the Burlington Route’s railroads from its inception in 1849, to its merger in 1970 becoming the Burlington Northern and beyond. His presentation will include information about the Burlington shops and […]