The Boone History Cente shares the story of the city of Boone’s past, from railroad adventures to coal mining to heroines and heroes. The center is home to several different collections and featured exhibits, including an exhibit that honors Kate Shelley, a railroad heroine of Boone. There's also the Becoming Boone exhibit featuring a collection of historic items that helped make Boone the city it is today, dating from Native American artifacts to immigrants arriving from Europe to the city’s early businesses. There’s also the CSM Marilyn Gabbard Gallery, which features several artifacts from the military past of Boone County.
602 Story St, Boone, IA 50036, Phone: 515-432-1907
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