If you have fantasized about what it would be like to live in the Old West, head to McGregor, Iowa this weekend to outfit yourself at the Trader’s Jubilee. Sponsored by the River Junction Trade Company, supplier of Old West atmosphere to Hollywood and regular folk, the event brings together period enthusiasts, dealers, and fans for [...]
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Destination of the Day: Black Horse Inn of Sherrill, Iowa
It’s spring and the Black Horse Inn in Sherrill, Iowa is open again. Built in 1856 and operated for decades as a roadhouse, it is now a unique bed-and-breakfast. Rooms are large, modern, and reasonably priced and decorated with objects collected by the owner from travels around the world. On weekend nights, the B&B also [...]
Destination of the Day: Wexford, Iowa
You may have noticed, but our country recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. The annual celebration of all things Irish reminded me of the story of a small community of Irish immigrants in northeast Iowa. In 1850, the Reverend Thomas Hore organized a group of 450 emigrants from Ireland to escape the Great Famine. After reaching [...]
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