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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Cathy Ziglar: Bat Conservation in Des Moines County

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

    Many people think of bats as mysterious, and maybe even a little scary, but bats provide important pollination, pest control, and seed dispersal benefits to agriculture and natural environments, and […]

  • Mark Tabbert: History of Freemasonry in Burlington, Iowa since 1840

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

    The first Masonic meeting in the Iowa Territory was held on the evening of November 6, 1840, in the Burlington carpenter shop of Brother Evan Evans. That meeting led to […]

  • Janet Hesler: The History of Danville

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

    Bob and Janet Hesler will be discussing the history of Danville and its evolution from a stagecoach stop to a thriving small town in SE Iowa. They will also discuss […]

  • Steve Brower: Aldo Leopold and the Roots of the Land Ethic

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

    Biographers, conservationists, and philosophers are interested in identifying the sources of Leopold’s Land Ethic. Through family history research and interviews with the Leopolds, new information has surfaced, explaining how Aldo […]

  • Craig Smith: The Beauty and History of the New Crystal Lake Club

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

    The presentation will share from the recorded history of one of the most unique hunting and social clubs located along the Mississippi River. The New Crystal Lake Club has a […]

  • Viking Mississippi Docking: July 4, 2023

      Calling All Volunteers! The Viking Mississippi will be docking on Tuesday July 4, 2023. They will be expected to arrive at 10:00 A.M. and depart at 4:30 P.M. They […]

  • Historic Newspaper Reading

    Bart Howard Lounge 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

    Dive into the past while connecting it to the present. Join us as we explore historic newspapers and uncover fascinating themes and events from Des Moines County’s rich heritage.

  • History Club

    Bart Howard Lounge 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

    The History Club meets every Wednesday from in the Bart Howard Lounge. We have a great time exploring Des Moines County history, learning new information and recalling old memories.

  • Historic Newspaper Reading

    Bart Howard Lounge 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA, United States

    Dive into the past while connecting it to the present. Join us as we explore historic newspapers and uncover fascinating themes and events from Des Moines County’s rich heritage.

    Whether you are a newspaper enthusiast, a budding researcher, or simply curious about local history, this club welcomes you!