Beyond The Back Door: 3 Things to See at the Dickinson County Heritage Center
The Dickinson County Heritage Center is full of relics from days gone by and stories of famous former residents, but did you know there's more beyond the back door? Check out our list Beyond The Back Door: 3 Things to See at the Dickinson County Heritage Center below!
The Dickinson County Heritage Center is open Wednesday from 10 am - 5 pm and Thursday & Friday from 10 am - 3 pm.
1. #3 Kellogg School
Ring the school bell, then sit at a desk in the one-room schoolhouse and test your knowledge with the arithmetic problem on the blackboard.
2. J.E. Burklund's Grocery
Marvel at the unique items on the shelves inside the general store.
3. C.W. Parker Carousel
Ride the oldest operational C.W. Parker carousel known to exist, still delighting children as it did in the Gilded Age prior to World War I. Learn the rags to riches story of Charles Wallace Parker, who spent most of his last dollar to buy his daughter rides on a carousel instead of purchasing groceries; seeing the excitement on her face as she rode, he decided to get into the carousel business and later became known as the Amusement King.
The 1901 carousel features horses and chariots artistically hand-carved by German immigrants. Hear the music of the 1904 Wurlitzer Band Organ, playing the tunes that kept children and adults thrilled and amused for decades as they rode the carousel at carnivals. During special events, the carousel is operated by a steam engine, just as it did a century ago.