Dubuque’s Ham House Season to Open with “Sew Many Quilts” Exhibit
Sew Many Quilts!
More than simple blankets, quilts have a long tradition of functionality, practicality, and beauty. Featuring a variety of quilts,
Sew Many Quilts! is an introduction to quilt-making as a practical art form. Guests will discover the artistry and history associated with each quilt and foster an appreciation for the skill, ingenuity, and individuality displayed within.
The site will operate Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Masks are currently required when touring the interior of the home. Tickets for Ham House tours are $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for youth 3-17. Those two and under are free. For tickets and more information on the exhibits and structures at the Mathias Ham Historic Site, visit rivermuseum.com/hamsite.
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Did You Know The Oldest Building In Iowa Is In Dubuque?
You ve probably driven by it a million times on your way to Eagle Point Park. but did you know the Dubuque Old Log Cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa?
Not just the oldest building. it s also believed to be the oldest building west of the Mississippi River.
It was built in 1827 and it s original location was 2nd and Locust Streets in Dubuque. (Right down from St. Raphael s Cathedral.)
It was built by a trapper named Louis Arrandeaux in a style called dogtrot, which was developed in countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia. There s a fireplace on each side and the breezeway in the center allowed for good airflow.