Carstens 1880 Farmstead - http://www.orgsites.com/ia/carstens/
Non-profit group of local volunteers which oversees an 80-acre working farm exhibit located in Shelby. Includes history, newsletter, events, hours and admission fees. |
Living History Farms - http://www.lhf.org/
Features 1875 frontier town with 18 buildings and other farm sites. Includes details, memberships, volunteer opportunities, hours and admissions, special events, educational programs. Located in Urbandale. |
Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum - http://www.nelsonpioneer.org/
Homestead that includes the home (1853) and the barn (1856) with upcoming events, library, and local history located at Oskaloosa. |
Pella Historical Village - http://www.pellatuliptime.com/historical-village/
Open air museum village celebrates its Dutch heritage through architectural models and antique Dutch heirlooms. Includes hours, admission fees and directions. |
The Amana Colonies - http://www.amanacolonies.org/history.htm
A group of museums displaying the history of the German colonists who chose a communal way of life. Includes descriptions of the sites, hours, admission fees, visitor services, educational resources and maps. |