The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum in Burr Oak Iowa is a wonderful place to visit for both children and adults alike. It is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood home in Iowa. We invite you to learn about the birth of Grace here, and the places where Laura Ingalls Wilder grew and developed her love of [...]
Burr Oak was settled in 1850, and the hotel built in 1851. At that time, Burr Oak was a major crossroads of pioneer travel, with as many as 200 pioneer wagons passing through town each day. Groves of Burr Oak trees surrounded the town. Silver Creek crossed the main road to the north of the [...]
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum in Burr Oak, Iowa is a great place to learn about Laura’s experiences in this tiny midwest town. We give tours of the Master’s Hotel Laura and her family lived in and ran in 1876. In this video, we show the Visitor’s Center, the building where guests can [...]
Whether it’s books, cookbooks, toys, clothing or something else for yourself or that special child in your life, we offer a great selection of gifts perfect for Laura Ingalls Wilder history buff and fans. When you purchase from our store, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to preserve the legacy of Laura Ingalls [...]
2011 Laura Days was successful!
The 35th Laura Days was enjoyed by all the attendees. Over 80 people rode the stagecoach around Burr Oak. The children’s games and activities held in the park were active and interactive. Sack races were one of the favorite oldies!Each child who wished helped make rope and took home a piece of rope long enough to [...]
The 33rd annual Laura Days celebration was a success! A little rain only cooled down the town of Burr Oak on the day of the festivities. Festival-goers enjoyed a parade with covered wagons, live music thanks to “Done Doin’ Laundry, hands-on pioneer games and activities, food, storytelling, and plenty other entertainment. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookShareRedditDiggStumbleUpon
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