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Salisbury House

Des Moines, Iowa

Art, History

The Salisbury House is a 42-room mansion modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England and authentic to the 16th century from its rafters and fireplaces to its furnishings, books, tapestries and art.

Swedish American Museum

Swedesburg, Iowa

Cemetery, Church, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The Society created the Swedish American Museum to collect and catalogue artifacts of Swedish heritage and early immigrants of the Swedesburg area. The Museum is housed in The former Farmers union Exchange (FUE) building, built in 1928 by second generation Swedish Farmers. The FUE served Swedesburg and the surrounding area as a general store and Gathering place for the settlers in the area. The building is typical of stores which once dotted the Iowa countryside. The facility is available for meetings, tours and meals.Reservations are required in advance.

Sloan Museum

Sloan, Iowa

History

A complete history of Sloan, Iowa with many fine displays of artifacts, as well as a complete history of Westwood (Sloan School).

Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center

Stanton, Iowa

History

The museum portrays the history of the Swedish immigration to southwest Iowa and the Holland Settlement through exhibits, photos, artifacts, papers and video.