Western Historic Trails Center

 

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Western Historic Trails Center

 

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Prepare for an adventure along the western historic trails. Receive an orientation for trips north following the Lewis and Clark Trail or for trips west following the routes of early travelers on the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails. Enter the Lied Historical Building on the Path of Names to enjoy educational exhibits, maps, films, and sculpture.

 

The State Historical Society of Iowa owns and operates the center. It was designed and built by the National Park Service and local partners.

Western Historic Trails building"Kanesville" sculpture by Timothy Woodman.  Photo credit: Ryan Roenfeld

Wagons during "School Days."  Photo credit: Ryan Roenfeld "Field of Echinacea"  Photo credit: Ryan Roenfeld

 

Location and Hours:

 

Winter Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

 

Located in Council Bluffs on 24th Street south of I-80 (exit 1B).

 

For more information or to schedule a group tour, contact the local manager:

 

Western Historic Trails Center

3434 Richard Downing Avenue

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Call 712-366-4900

 

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