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 […]
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 they are important players in food webs. In recent years bat populations have been in dramatic decline due to climate change, habitat loss, wind turbines, […]
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 the chartering of the Des Moines Lodge No 41 by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. In 1844 the Des Moines Lodge was rechartered as the […]
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 the Anne Frank pen pal connection and museum. To find out more about these interesting topics, you will want to attend this Town Hall Meeting. […]
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 started on the path to the Land Ethic at a very early age, even before starting school. This program covers some of the high points […]
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 rich tradition of conservation, preservation and documentation of the natural resources that were originally created even before the levee system and the drainage ditch era […]
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 will be visiting the Heritage Center only. As for being the first Viking boat of the season, let’s give these guests what Burlington has to […]
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
