WELCOME TO CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE!
ADMISSION TO OUR FACILTIES IS FREE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP BY HYVEE.
Our mission is to collect, preserve and interpret local Clay County history for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Our collection is showcased at the Clay County Heritage Center and Parker Museum.
CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
The Clay County Heritage Center is located in downtown Spencer. It houses two galleries and the bulk of our collection. One gallery contains a permenant exhibit dedicated to Clay County History call "This Land We Call Home – Settling Clay County” and the other hosts temporary exhibits that rotate every few months.
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS CALENDAR
SOUTH GALLERY
EXHIBITS
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The South Gallery rotates exhibits every few months using both artifacts from our collection and loaned items. Our South Gallery is currently closed for repair after the June 22, 2024
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2024 Exhibit Sponsors
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FEATURED
EVENTS
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Parker Open House
Join us for Parker Open House
Join us on Sunday June 15th four our Annual Flagfest Open House. Come tour the Main and Second Floor of the Historic 1916 Home.
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Soiree- Red White & Blue
Join us for our Annual Soiree
Clay County Heritage is excited to announce their Soiree by Clay County Heritage Fundraiser commences on Thursday June 19 at 6 PM. As per tradition, the location of the event is a surprise until the…
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Little Sioux Lecture Series
Join us for a Historical Presentation by Dr. Kevin Mason
Join us on Wednesday June 25th at 6:30pm outside the Clay County Heritage Center for a Little Sioux Lecture Series presentation by Dr. Kevin Mason on Dakota History in the region. This lecture is…
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Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum
Catch the Mobile Museum in Spencer
Join us as the State Historical Museum of Iowa's Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum makes its latest tour of all 99 counties with new displays! Housed in a 38-foot custom-built Winnebago, visitors…
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Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum
Catch the Mobile Museum in Spencer
Join us as the State Historical Museum of Iowa's Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum makes its latest tour of all 99 counties with new displays! Housed in a 38-foot custom-built Winnebago, visitors…
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Iowa History 101
Mobile Museum last day in Spencer
Join us as the State Historical Museum of Iowa's Iowa History 101 Mobile Museum makes its latest tour of all 99 counties with new displays! Housed in a 38-foot custom-built Winnebago, visitors…
PARKER MUSEUM
The Parker Museum is an excellent example of the arts-and-crafts style of architecture. The house was built in 1916 for the Roy Webb family and was later donated to be an historic house museum. This museum showcases the lifestyle of rural Iowa throughout the years and the house's primary residents, the James E. Parker family.
VOLUNTEER AND CONTRIBUTE
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SUSTAINING
$50-$74
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PIONEER
$75-$149
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CENTURY PLUS CLUB
$150-$249
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SPONSOR
$250-$499
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PATRON
$500-$999
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BENEFACTOR
$1,000+
There are many ways to support Clay County Heritage including becoming a member and volunteering. Members are essential in helping us on our journey to present new exhibitions, maintain our buildings, enhance educational programming for all ages, and provide access to our unique local history collection. Volunteers can choose from a variety of opportunities year round that allow us to connect with public through community events and complete projects necessary for the maintence of our collection.