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Pioneer Day at Bonnifield Cabin: A Rare Glimpse of Pioneering Life
Step back in time for the inaugural Pioneer Days & Crafter Show, a unique blend of history, family fun, and community spirit set against the backdrop of Iowa’s oldest two-story log house. the Bonnifield Cabin. This one-day event, on Saturday, May 18, from 9–5 p.m., promises an enriching experience that is as educational as it is entertaining. Wander through the rarely opened doors of this historic cabin, marvel at its architectural significance, and immerse yourself in the pioneer spirit that shaped our region.
Southeast Iowa meeting town for RAGBRAI 2024 announces "Woodstalk" theme
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — The Fairfield RAGBRAI Committee has plans to transport riders back to 1969 for RAGBRAI 2024. RAGBRAI riders will stop in Fairfield for lunch between Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, where the festivities will be "Woodstalk" themed. “Our theme is very Fairfield," said Fairfield RAGBRAI Committee Co-Chair Terry...
Babies at the Barn celebrates moms of all species
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — The historic Maasdam Barns in Fairfield housed the world’s largest horse at one point in time. A Belgian draft horse weighing about 2,400 pounds in the mid-1930s. Today, the barn still gets paid a visit by some powerful horses who also come with their minis.
Mount Pleasant theatre museum seeks to preserve the nation's largest scenic backdrop collection
The Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana in Mount Pleasant has been open for more than 50 years. Its collection of memorabilia and scenic pieces span the late 1800s to early 1900s, and it’s believed to have the largest collection of scenic theatre curtains in the United States.
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