American Gothic House a Top 10 Place to Travel

This week I found out the American Gothic House is featured in Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2012” book! After learning of this, I quickly obtained an iBook copy as I was too impatient to wait for the bookstore to open the next day. I found that we had made the list of “Top 10 Places to Put Yourself in the Picture”. The section reads. “Are they really pretty as a picture? Walk into the world’s most famous works of art”. Top destinations were in Denmark, France, Spain, French Polyneisa…and Iowa! I was ecstatic to say the least!

Looking for an easy and FREE way to support the American Gothic House Center? The American Gothic House Center is now a member of www.ShopForMuseums.com. This is a free program where you can make purchases at hundreds of online stores and a percentage of the proceeds (which varies depending on the company) go to the American Gothic House Center. No need to register, (but you can if you would like to track your donation) just simply click on American Gothic House Center under the list of organizations, and then find the store you would like to shop. You are not charged any more for your purchase by going through this site, but it generates a donation for the Center! As always, we appreciate your support!



Holly Berg

Administrator
American Gothic House Center
theamericangothichouse@gmail.com



The American Gothic House Center strives to become financially independent through gift shop revenue, sponsorships, and by establishing an endowment fund. Funds raised in this campaign will be used to match the Iowa Cultural Trust Endowment Challenge Grant and will become endowment funds to support the Center's annual operations. As a subscriber to the weekly newsletter, you have already shown support for the American Gothic House Center. I invite you to strengthen your role in the valuable experience we provide the community by making a contribution to our fund drive. Click here to give your tax deductible gift, or head to our website for more information. Thank you to all who have donated so far!

Winter finally arrives at the American Gothic House

Yesterday I found myself outside working in the gardens…in January! Winter took a long time to come to Eldon this year, much so that I and the gardening volunteers were beginning to fret about the flowers popping up early. How it has changed in less than a day! I went from a t-shirt and sunglasses to a sweater, boots, heavy coat, and a hat in record time. With the blowing snow I’m lucky I can still see the American Gothic House from the Center’s window!

Looking outside makes me want to warm up with a nice hot bowl of soup. So what better time to make plans for Grant Wood’s Birthday Soup Smorgasbord! This year will mark the 121st anniversary of Grant Wood’s birth and we will celebrate on Saturday, February 11th (February 13th is his actual birthday) with our annual Soup Smorgasbord. Escape the winter blues and join us at the Eldon KD Center from 11:00am-1:00pm where you can find an array of soups, breads, and friendly company to warm your tummy and your heart. Free will donations for the Soup Smorgasbord will support exhibits and educational activities at the American Gothic House Center. Be sure to mark your calendars now!



Holly Berg

Administrator
American Gothic House Center
theamericangothichouse@gmail.com



The American Gothic House Center strives to become financially independent through gift shop revenue, sponsorships, and by establishing an endowment fund. Funds raised in this campaign will be used to match the Iowa Cultural Trust Endowment Challenge Grant and will become endowment funds to support the Center's annual operations. As a subscriber to the weekly newsletter, you have already shown support for the American Gothic House Center. I invite you to strengthen your role in the valuable experience we provide the community by making a contribution to our fund drive. Click here to give your tax deductible gift, or head to our website for more information. Thank you to all who have donated so far!