Previous Next HOME CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER PARKER MUSEUM GET INVOLVED CAREERS CONTACT US WELCOME TO CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE! ADMISSION TO OUR FACILTIES IS FREE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP BY HYVEE. Our mission is to collect, preserve and interpret local Clay County history for the education and enjoyment of the public. Our collection is showcased at the Clay County Heritage Center and Parker Museum. SCHEDULE A TOUR CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER The Clay County Heritage Center is located in downtown Spencer. It houses two galleries and the bulk of our collection. One gallery contains a permenant exhibit dedicated to Clay County History call "This Land We Call Home – Settling Clay County” and the other hosts temporary exhibits that rotate every few months. VIEW MORE EXHIBITS AND EVENTS CALENDAR SOUTH GALLERY EXHIBITS FEATURED EVENTS VIEW CALENDAR PARKER MUSEUM The Parker Museum is an excellent example of the arts-and-crafts style of architecture. The house was built in 1916 for the Roy Webb family and was later donated to be an historic house museum. This museum showcases the lifestyle of rural Iowa throughout the years and the house's primary residents, the James E. Parker family. VIEW MORE VOLUNTEER AND CONTRIBUTE SUSTAINING $50-$74 PIONEER $75-$149 CENTURY PLUS CLUB $150-$249 SPONSOR $250-$499 PATRON $500-$999 BENEFACTOR $1,000+ There are many ways to support Clay County Heritage including becoming a member and volunteering. Members are essential in helping us on our journey to present new exhibitions, maintain our buildings, enhance educational programming for all ages, and provide access to our unique local history collection. Volunteers can choose from a variety of opportunities year round that allow us to connect with public through community events and complete projects necessary for the maintence of our collection. VOLUNTEER BECOME A MEMBER The Clay County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is located in the Clay County Heritage Center. Informational brochures from area businesses and attractions are available. Visit www.exploreclaycounty.org to learn more about visiting Clay County! CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER 7 Grand Avenue, Spencer, Iowa 51301 Open hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM Closed Sunday and Monday PARKER MUSEUM 300 East Third Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301 Open hours: Open by appointment. Please call 712-262-3304 CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST © Copyright 2019 Clay County Heritage. All Rights Reserved. | Site Designed By: Emagine