Place/Event: Terrace Hill Governor’s Residence Location: 82300 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, lA 50312 Cost: Free for students on a[…]
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Category: History
Seven Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cedar Falls & Waterloo
Seven Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cedar Falls & Waterloo During an exciting spring break trip, we found Seven[…]
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Kid-Friendly Weekend in Madison County
For me, Madison County with its romantic Covered Bridges perfect for a movie set, John Wayne fans and a famous winery[…]
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Eastern Iowa Family Road Trip
Spend a weekend or a whole week enjoying all the natural beauty and small town charm on an Eastern Iowa[…]
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Five Unique Field Trips in Marshalltown
A day trip to Marshalltown offers your family lots of learning with lots of fun! Here are FIVE unique field[…]
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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge – Prairie City
Place/Event: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Location: Off of Highway 163 at the Prairie City exit (GPS/Google gets confused[…]
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State Historical Museum of Iowa – Des Moines
Place/Event: State Historical Museum of Iowa Location: 600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319 Cost: Free Grade/age range: All ages Group[…]
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Salisbury House & Gardens – Des Moines
Place/Event: Salisbury House & Gardens Location: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312 Cost: $2-12 (see website) Grade/age range: All ages are welcome,[…]
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7 educational experiences at the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow – Des Moines
The local Renaissance Faire was the perfect way to kick start our study of the Renaissance period in history using The[…]
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Family Guide to the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow – Des Moines
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is a fabulous event to interact with history for three weekends every September. Here’s everything[…]
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