Web Directory

» Carstens 1880 Farmstead
   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.
   http://www.orgsites.com/ia/carstens/

» Living History Farms
   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.
   http://www.lhf.org/

» Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum
   Homestead that includes the home (1853) and the barn (1856) with upcoming events, library, and local history located at Oskaloosa.
   http://www.nelsonpioneer.org/

» The Amana Colonies
   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.
   http://www.amanacolonies.org/history.htm

» Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
   With 16 historic buildings in its main complex and two National Register sites just outside the city, is home to over 23,000 artifacts that embody the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America located at Decorah.
   http://vesterheim.org/