He also gives highlights of the journey including numerous encounters with grizzly bears, stampeding bison and friendly and hostile Indians. The presentation is delivered in clothing worn at the time as well as with flintlock rifles, powder horns and other items from that period in time. This presentation is made possible with a grant from Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities . Unless Otherwise Noted. The museum and historical library are handicap accessible.
Parking is available in a free visitor parking lot just east of the building.
There is no charge for admission.