Buchanan County History: Wapsie Mill Museum

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Event Summary

Come one, come all to this summer exploration experience!  We will be touring historic places of Buchanan County.  Do you know the history of Buchanan County? Age of participants and fees will depend on activity. Pre-registration is required, email naturalist@iowatelecom.net or call 319-636-2617.

The Wapsipinicon Mill is a unique and outstanding example of how Iowans captured the power of rivers for commercial development.  As pioneers moved and settled across Iowa, the need arose for flour mills.  Wheat was the main crop in Iowa in this time period.   Step back in time and relive the experience of pioneer grist milling.  View original 1870 millstones, belt and bucket elevators, grain storage bins, shafts and gearing, milling machines and various milling equipment.  Visit this significant, vital historical attraction.  Photo exhibits, interactive displays and interpretive exhibits plus numerous pioneer agricultural artifacts await you.  The Wapsipinicon Mill links the pioneer farmer to agricultural modernization and tells the miller’s story of how the mill served to provide the early settler with processed food and then feed for livestock.

June 16 Wapsie Mill Museum- A donation of $3/person would be appreciated for the mill
June 30 Mental Health Institution- No Cost. Participants must be older then 16 years old
July 14 REGISTRATION LIMITED Cedar Rock House by Frank Lloyd Wright Cost $5/person
July 28 Richardson-Jakway Historic Site is located at Jakway Park- no cost, all ages welcomed
August 11 Fontana Mill located at Fontana Park, Hazleton, IA -no cost, all ages welcomed

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Cost

Adults - $3.00

Child - $3.00

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Programs

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