Walnut Grove Pioneer Village

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Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
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Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
Location18817 290th Street, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa
Coordinates 41°43′39″N90°31′52″W / 41.7274°N 90.5312°W / 41.7274; -90.5312
Website Official website

The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is an open-air museum located at the north edge of Scott County Park, four miles northeast of Long Grove in Scott County, Iowa. The village is a re-creation of an 1860s Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop, is made up of 22 historic buildings, some of which have been relocated from rural Scott County, including an old church, a bank, a train depot and boardwalk of shops, which includes a soda and ice cream shop open in the summer. [1] [2]

Harvest Moon Song and Dance Fest

The Harvest Moon Song and Dance Fest is held annually at the museum. [3] [4]

References

  1. "Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village". Scott County, Iowa. July 20, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. "Pioneer Village Walking Tour". Scott County, Iowa. February 12, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. Abney, Tess (September 30, 2017). "Celebrate The Harvest Moon With Music, Food And Fun" . Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  4. "Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest 2022". Scott County, Iowa. Retrieved June 7, 2022.