Current Exhibits

For more information contact Jim White

 at The History Center

(319) 362-1501

Jim@historycenter.org

Where the Past is Present!

Chautauqua is a community-based cultural and social movement that started in the 1870s and flourished in the United States until the mid 1920s. During that time there existed hundreds of touring Chautauquas that presented lectures, dance, music, drama and other forms of cultural

enrichment. To learn more about  Chautauqua, visit The History Center, 615 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

If you remember the days of passenger trains and the Cedar Rapids Union

Station, you’ll want to visit the History Center to see the recently unveiled

rebuilding of the fireplace that stood for many years in the Cedar Rapids train

 depot. The Union Station fireplace exhibit features and audio presentation with

photos depicting the history of the train station.

Permanent Gallery Exhibits

Visit our museum gallery to learn more about Linn County, Iowa. The gallery

features information and displays on archaeology , Native Americans, farming,

immigration, local industries and people.

Union Station Fireplace

Current Exhibits

Several circuses made their way in and out of Linn County during the heyday years from 1890-1940. Many Linn County residents no doubt remember the circus coming to town and what a big event that was. This exhibit will bring back memories. Visitors are invited to see the many interactive circus exhibits, including a circus model created by Cedar Rapids resident Bill Klamerus.