Dream Big Dreams Madison County

01/31/2022

The newest exhibit at the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset, IA is stunning! A must see for everyone!

07/02/2020

Find the July "Explore Madison County Page" in this week's Madisonian featuring the Susan B. Anthony historic marker in our Courthouse National Historic District!

Visit a Little Library on W. Jefferson and 4th Avenue or E. Court and 5th Street to borrow a copy and go on a "Star Search!"

Thank you to the sponsors of the "Explore Madison County Page" which help fund Dream Big Dreams projects!

06/02/2020

After months of planning, multiple emails, texts and calls through the midst of COVID-19, the Susan B. Anthony historic sign is now a reality! Designed by Carol Bassett with input from the committee of Carol Liechty, Katy Schmitt and Robin Paul the sign was made and hung by John Gambrell. Located on the north side of Heartland Fiber Co, it's another beautiful historic marker for the Winterset square.

05/18/2020

We're pretty excited to show everyone the final design for our sign honoring Susan B. Anthony. The Dream Big Dreams Madison County design committee spent March, April, and May collaborating by phone, email, and text with Linda Smith and the Madison County Historical Society plus graphic designer Carol Bassett to create a final sign design. After approval by the Heartland building owners and the Madisonian owner, it was delivered to John Gambrall for production on May 15. When completed the sign will be placed on the north side of the Heartland Building located on the west side of Winterset's historic square.

04/29/2020

The new 'Explore Madison County' page is available in the April 29 Winterset Madisonian! Celebrate bike month with plenty of family activities AND learn about historical Madison County & Winterset.

04/07/2020

Get your copy of the April Explorer Page in the April 1st issue of the Madisonian on sale at grocery stores, Ben Franklin, and Montross in Winterset.

Ideas and resources for students and teachers during this time of social distancing. Please share!

03/04/2020

Dream Big Dreams and the Madisonian Explorer Page is partnering with the Winterset Public Library to provide monthly "Explore Madison County"
exhibits. The March exhibit features Women's History Month and Iowa History Month including free hands on activities and giveaways related to the topics that are featured in the Madisonian March Explorer Page. There is a word puzzle, Susan B Anthony coin craft, jigsaw puzzle, photo op challenge, and free calendars from the League of Women Voters. Stop in the Winterset Public Library to celebrate Women's History and Iowa History in March!

02/28/2020

Cheers to these lovely ladies who worked so hard to make our recent Susan B. Anthony birthday party so much fun!

02/26/2020

Get your copy of this week's
Winterset Madisonian (Feb. 26) and check out the special 'Explorer' page dedicated to Susan B. Anthony, pioneer of women's rights. Did you know that she spoke to a large crowd at the Madison County Courthouse in 1875? Oh the things you can learn....
"Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations... can never effect a reform." -Susan B. Anthony

02/25/2020

Yet another jewel in Winterset and Madison County's crown of historical importance! Dream Big Dreams Madison County is working on a plaque that will commemorate activist Susan B. Anthony. The women's rights activist, abolitionist and social reformer spoke at the courthouse April 23, 1875. In 1872 she was arrested for attempting to vote in the presidential election. The plaque will hang on the Heartland Building (formerly Trask Jewelry). Let's make this happen! @ Winterset, Iowa

02/24/2020

The Explorer page in this week's Madisonian (Feb. 26) will be packed with local history so be sure to get your copy! As we head into Women's History Month learn about Susan B. Anthony's speech at our courthouse in 1875 and find out some fascinating details about the Heartland Building (Trask Jewelry). Who knew?!
@ Winterset, Iowa