IMPORTANT NOTICE!
 Due to issues with our building, access to the History Center has been reduced. Please call or eMail us before visiting to be sure we can address your needs. See the "About" page for contact info.

EVENTS AT THE HISTORY CENTER


Lisbon History Center is  doing a cookbook…..Need family recipes with short article about why this is one of your favorite recipes.  Recipes can be sent to nycgirlathrt@gmail.com.  Cook books will be available in later in 2009. 

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Lisbon History Center - 2006

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Welcome to the Lisbon History Center Web site!

The Lisbon History Center mission is to collect, store, and display historical documents and memorabilia from Lisbon, Iowa and the Franklin Township of which it is a part.  Additionally, the Lisbon History Center is an official Lincoln Highway Tourism Center.

The Lisbon History Center is an all-volunteer organization that depends heavily on donations of historic items, in-kind services and funds. Our contact information is provided in the "About" section or email inquiries to the Director at info@lisbonhistorycenter.org or call 319-455-2714

Wanted...memorabilia from the Franklin Township, Linn County, Iowa. Call the History Center if you can help!

NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

"Story of Another Time: Franklin Township, Linn County, Iowa" (Book), 2008, wirebound, $20+shipping.
"Story of Another Time: Linn Grove, Linn Township, Linn County, Iowa" (Book), 2006, wirebound, $20+shipping

Note: Both books include biographies of the area's early inhabitants as well as historical information and period black/white photographs.
To order, call the History Center at 319-455-5058.

Favorite Links

  • City of Lisbon, Iowa (official website)
  • Big Bike Ride Through Lisbon website
  • RAGBRAI website
  • Franklin Township, Linn County, Iowa
  • Sauerkraut Days
  • Mount Vernon-Lisbon Marketing and Tourism Board
  • Ely (Iowa) Community History Center
  • Collections (permanent collections containing historical documents and objects specific to the listed themes).
    Advertising (historical items) Medical
    Agriculture Mixed Media
    Artwork, Painting & Sculptures Music
    Books Photos, Graphics and Postcards
    Clothing & Textiles Research
    Education Seasonal
    Lincoln Highway Toys, Games & Dolls
    Maps  
    Medical  
       
     SPECIAL EXHIBITS AND PRESENTATIONS
    •  Sauerkraut Days - Aug. 7 & 8, 2009. The History Center will be sponsoring the Bingo Booth.
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    Services
    • Historical Research Assistance
    • Genealogical Research Assistance
    • Space available for meetings, receptions and workshops (small fee applies)

    Photo Album Click here to visit our on-line album.


    Support the History Center - purchase this neat
    T-Shirt at the Center.

    Events and Activities

    • Sauerkraut Days (Annual)
    • Cemetery Tours (Annual)
    • Halloween Open House (Annual)
    • Christmas Lights Tour (Annual)
    • Classes & Workshops (Call for schedule)
    • Antique Appraisal (Annual)
    • Bingo (Winter)

     

    Website maintained by WGH Arts LLC of Lisbon, IA. Contact Webmaster at whosford@wgharts.com.

     

    Please check with the Lisbon History Center before using any of the images or text found on this web site to determine the status of the item's copyright.

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