Preserving our History

Lots going on in Hawarden, DECEMBER 7th, 2024!!!    Check out the Hawarden Chamber of Commerce, Hawarden Area Arts Council, and Calliope Village FB pages for more info.

Shop all day!!!  Use your Hawarden Chamber Christmas Scrip to instantly save 15% on purchases.  Holiday script will be sold on Tuesday, November 19th from 8:00 – 6:00 at the Hawarden Public Library.

THE BIG EVENT!!!   The Hawarden Area Arts Council is partnering with D&I Railroad, LG Everist, and the Hawarden Historical Society for the 3rd annul HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE!  The train will be leaving from Calliope Village at 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, and 5:00.  All tickets have been sold, but everyone is welcome to visit the Village and shop at the Vendor Market!

Don’t miss the Holiday Lights Parade, sponsored by the Hawarden Chamber, starting at 6:30 PM. The parade will take place along Central Avenue, heading towards 11th Street.

CLICK HERE to check out the Calliope Village Interactive Map where you can click on a building to hear a brief history! 

The Village grounds are open year round so enjoy a walking tour and listen to building histories using the QR codes by each door.

The Hawarden Historical Society (registered name Big Sioux River Valley Historical Society) was established in 1979 with the mission to preserve and protect Hawarden’s history. The Hawarden Historical Society sponsors and maintains several historical sites: Calliope Village, the Hawarden Historical House, the Calliope Store, and the Suckow House. The Historical Society also had a vital role in securing grants and volunteers to restore the Old Hawarden City Hall to preserve it from demolition.

Hawarden’s History

Hawarden Historical Society Sites