Burlington, West Burlington Iowa 2009 Community Guide

501 N Fourth St, Burlington (319) 752-0419, www.dmchs.org Open year around in afternoons The new Des Moines County Heritage Center will be opening its doors starting in February 2009. Watch as the museum comes to life starting with the Grand Opening on February 21st. Visit the Heritage Center and browse the galleries to discover the history and creative spirit that exemplify Des Moines County. Step back in time in the 19th Century Gallery which will include the “Roads, Rails, and River” exhibit, Flint River diorama, furniture manufacturing, and an operating newspaper hand press. Honor the men and women of Des Moines County who have served their country in the Military Gallery and look at how the installation of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and technological innovations changed life in the county in the 20th Century Gallery. Keep the kids entertained for hours learning about pioneer life in the Catfish Corners children’s area. Relive the glamour and talents of county musicians in the Bart Howard Room. Des Moines County Heritage Center Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm 13852 Washington Rd, West Burlington (319) 752-4659 Cell (319) 759-7548 www.wildlifelakes.com Group Tours welcome by appointment Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm is home for some of Mother Nature’s most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and elk. A series of man-made ponds and lakes make this an ideal location for many animals and waterfowl to call home. Canadian Geese return year after year to nest and raise their young ones. Visitors can view the day-to-day operations of a working elk farm that has been raising and breeding elk for 10 years. Call for more information and visitors are always welcome. Phelps House Museum 512 Columbia St, Burlington (319) 753-5880, www.dmchs.org Open May – October on weekends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located at the top of Snake Alley, this elegant Victorian house was built in 1851 with an expansion doubling its size in 1870. The nine rooms on display feature furnishings dating from 1774. Don’t miss the “Medical Memories” display, in honor of the years this historic building housed Burlington’s first Protestant Hospital. Hawkeye Log Cabin, Crapo Park 2900 S Main St, Burlington Open May – September on weekends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This cabin is located in Crapo Park on the bluff where Lt. Zebulon Pike raised the first American Flag on what would become Iowa soil. This unique museum recalls the settlement era with pioneer-era furniture and tools. Big Hollow 8 miles North of Burlington, West off Hwy 61 (319) 753-8260, www.dmcconservation.com As Des Moines County’s largest park, Big Hollow consists of 768 acres. It features an extensive trail system that progresses through woods, prairies, and around ponds. If one tires of hiking the trails, try horseback. Camping, cross-country skiing, and hunting are also permitted in this diverse park. Visitors can try their luck fishing, target practice on the shooting range (must be certified to do so) or stargaze at the observatory. The John H. Witte Observatory is run by the Southeastern Iowa Astronomy Club and is open to the public the first and third Fridays of the month. In addition, a model airplane flying field is maintained by the Burlington Model Airplane Club and a bow course by the Flint River Bow Hunters. 10 http://www.dmchs.org http://www.wildlifelakes.com http://www.dmchs.org http://www.dmcconservation.com

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