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Walnut Grove Pioneer Village

Coordinates: 41°43′39″N 90°31′52″W / 41.7274°N 90.5312°W / 41.7274; -90.5312
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Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
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Location18817 290th Street, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa
Coordinates41°43′39″N 90°31′52″W / 41.7274°N 90.5312°W / 41.7274; -90.5312
WebsiteOfficial 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. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  2. ^ "Pioneer Village Walking Tour". Scott County, Iowa. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  3. ^ Abney, Tess (2017-09-30). "Celebrate The Harvest Moon With Music, Food And Fun". Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  4. ^ "Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest 2022". Scott County, Iowa. Retrieved 2022-06-07.