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The past returns when you enter the Carter House and its attached annex. The home built in the 1850’s by Henry & Ernest Carter is an 18-room Greek Revival mansion furnished in 19th century style.
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Carterhouse Museum

The Regular Museum Season

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day: 
 Saturday & Sunday  10:00 am  - 4:00 pm.

Admission: Adults: $4.00, Seniors $3.00
Children under 12: $2.00 
School groups & Bus tour discounts available.
During the off season, Contact  Us to schedule a tour
 

Carter House Museum Civil War Exhibit Special Civil War Exhibit

Observe the Carter House Museum's special Civil War Exhibit with emphasis on Iowa and Clayton County in the war.

Carter House Museum Lighting and Lamp Exhibit Lighting and Lamp Exhibit

Enjoy the 100 plus items in the lamp and Lighting exhibit.

Other Exhibits

Include antique guns, local fossils and arrowheads, Early 1900 drug store items.
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The Carter House Museum is owned and operated by The Elkader Historical  Society

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Special Holiday Events

The Carter House is lavishly decorated for the holidays each year, and the Elkader Historical Society hosts a preview party in the museum on Friday evening
the week before Thanksgiving.
Holiday Party 2011: November 18th 5:30pm - 9pm
hors d'oeuvre & Wine
Special Holiday Open Hours: November 19th, 20th, 27th, December 4th & 11th 12pm - 4pm.