250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE AGHC

Event Summary

Celebrate America’s 250th along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway! The Iowa Department of Transportation’s special speaking series kicks off Sunday, January 18, with various activities in Van Buren County, inviting travelers to explore the stories that shaped our nation.

  11:00 Guided tour of the Van Buren County Courthouse

  11:30 Brunch at Hotel Manning with tours of this historic hotel

  1:00 Drive through Lacey-Keosauqua State Park to the Ely Ford site and lodge

  1:30-2:30 Iowaville presentation at the lodge

  3:00 Shops and church open in Bentonsport Historic District

  4:00 Local history and Mormon Trail speakers at the Stone House in Bentonsport

The celebration continues in Eldon on Monday, January 19, with a local history event featuring a special opportunity—and the chance to turn it into a full day of discovery.

Exclusive tour itinerary will showcase Eldon’s treasures beginning at 9:00 am and ending at approximately1:00 pm (depending on the museum):

9:00 McHaffey Opera House,

10:00 American Gothic House interior (10-10:30 am)

10:30 American Gothic House Center museum and gift shop (10:30-noon)

  11:00 Eldon Depot Museum

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Special Events