Thank you to everyone who attended our Halloween Party last weekend. Despite the strong winds we had a wonderful turnout and the kids had a great time. Pictures of the event can be viewed on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/
It always seems as we finish one event it is on to the next! Please join us for a special presentation by “Iowa’s Super Conductor” Rudolph Daniels on Sunday, November 10 at 1:00pm at the Eldon Library Hall. Daniels will describe the past, present and future of the Hawkeye State’s railroads. The program will explore Iowa’s unique position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and Iowa’s great contribution to railroad safety. Daniels will highlight the famous steamliners that rode Iowa’s rails.
The presentation is free and open to the public. After the presentation the Eldon Depot Museum will be open for tours.
This event is held in partnership with the Eldon Depot Museum and funding for this presentation is provided by Humanities Iowa. All aboard for an Iowa rail adventure!
It always seems as we finish one event it is on to the next! Please join us for a special presentation by “Iowa’s Super Conductor” Rudolph Daniels on Sunday, November 10 at 1:00pm at the Eldon Library Hall. Daniels will describe the past, present and future of the Hawkeye State’s railroads. The program will explore Iowa’s unique position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and Iowa’s great contribution to railroad safety. Daniels will highlight the famous steamliners that rode Iowa’s rails.The presentation is free and open to the public. After the presentation the Eldon Depot Museum will be open for tours.
This event is held in partnership with the Eldon Depot Museum and funding for this presentation is provided by Humanities Iowa. All aboard for an Iowa rail adventure!
Upcoming events:
November 10: Humanities Iowa Lecture by Rudolph Daniels: “Trains Across Iowa”
All ages welcome
Free admission
1:00pm at the Eldon Library Hall
Eldon, Iowa is known for being the home of the American Gothic House, but it also is home to the historic Eldon Depot, which boasts a rich history of railroad life. Join us as Rudolph Daniels describes the past, present and future of the Hawkeye State’s railroads. The program explores Iowa’s unique position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and Iowa’s great contribution to railroad safety. The talk also describes the famous steamliners that rode Iowa’s rails. All aboard for an Iowa rail adventure!
After the presentation the Eldon Depot Museum will be open for viewing.
This event held in partnership with the Eldon Depot Museum.
December 7: Gingerbread House Building
1:00-4:00pm at the American Gothic House Center
Open to children
Free admission
Join in a great holiday tradition for the family! Arrive early to create your own gingerbread house made out of graham crackers, frosting and candy while supplies last!
Holly Berg
Administrator
American Gothic House Center
TheAmericanGothicHouse@gmail.
American Gothic House Center
TheAmericanGothicHouse@gmail.
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