2024’s Big Project!
We will be starting a big project with our train depot this year, stayed tuned to all of the exciting things that will be happening on the Village Grounds!!
Check out our railcar that we just got! It will be put along the depot after a platform is built.
Carmon Slater Quilt Exhibit
Come visit this one of a kind quilt exhibit, hand and machine quilted quilts each with its own design and story. Carmon a native Iowan from Sigourney Iowa.
This exhibit will be up through September 2024
History of Hummels
This wonderful Hummel collection was donated by Eugene and Elda Way of Kalona, they collected for over 20 years with some unique cherished pieces.
Founding Families Exhibit
Many families are responsible for the establishment and growth of Kalona. The 2024 family highlighted is the Peterseim family. Two cases of information, artifacts, and pictures along with original clothing are displayed in the meeting room of the Visitor Center. Learn about the Peterseim family, who are a big part of the Kalona area having one of the longest running family owned funeral home. You will also want to see their family in the new streetscape exhibit in Wahl Museum out on the Village ground.
Spool Cabinet Exhibit
The largest public display of spool cabinets that were given to stores for free with the purchase of product circa 1880-1915. New – The most complete book on spool cabinets with a value guide, includes the history of sewing thread from 1803. Order from the Kalona Historical Society for $24.95 + shipping $4.05 = $29.00. (Book is shown below)
Janet Haberman Long and a lifetime of dance!
See all of Janet’s accomplishments from starting dance at the age of 6, dancing professionally after high school to coming back home and teaching for 43 years.
Newly Finished Streetscape Exhibit
The new train depot project in progress this year is being made possible through individual contributions, fundraising, and grants from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation.