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Christmas in LeClaire

 KIDS GET IN FREE!  SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT

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On October 11, 2025, the Buffalo Bill Museum of Le Claire officially unveiled their newest exhibit.

In September 2024, the Buffalo Bill Museum received a $20,000 grant from the Regional Development Authority.  The Museum used the money to completely renovate and update our playroom, designed for children 3-8 years old. 

Our major project was to demolish and clear out the alcove area at the bottom of the entrance ramp to create a permanent new exhibit space for our valuable taxidermy buffalo. The location of this new exhibit will provide a wonderful new welcoming area for our visitors.  It features two walls of original art by Jeff Lassiter, inspired by Buffalo Bill’s iconic Wild West posters.  We also installed a new audio greeting for visitors, recorded by Paula Sands.

On Saturday, October 11, at 1:00 PM, the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce performed an official "Ribbon-Cutting".  Steve Friesen, a Buffalo Bill Historian, will do the honor of unveiling the new exhibit.  He is the retired Executive Director of the Buffalo Bill Cody Gravesite Museum in Golden Colorado.  His book, "Buffalo Bill:  Scout, Showman, Visionary" is based on research he did during his 15-year tenure at the museum.

Steve Friesen was the Director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave outside of Denver for 22 years. Friesen has a master’s degree in American Folk Culture from the State University of New York.

According to Rita Farro, Executive Director, “Buffalo Bill was America’s first international rock star – and we get thousands of visitors from all over the world.  This original art was inspired by the iconic posters from his Wild West Show.  The audio portion of the exhibit tells how a boy born in LeClaire Iowa in 1846 became the most famous person on the planet.”

Museum Members attended a reception onboard the Riverboat Twilight from 3-5.  Mr. Friesen made a special presentation about LeClaire’s famous son.  To support the Museum and become a member – visit our website: https://www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com/store

October 11, 2025

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2025:

Through September 30th-2025 Tugfest Pirates of the Mississippi Scavenger Hunt

We’re welcoming a lot of little pirates for our very popular special edition scavenger hunt!

Thursday, August 28 2025: The Unveiling of our NEW playroom!

August 1-September 30th 2025: Riveresta Pop-Up Exhibit!

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show June 28-29th Presented by Modern Woodmen

A large group of history reenactors from Wisconsin rode their horses into Le Claire, Iowa to present their full-blown arena experience -- "Buffalo Bill's Best of The Wild West."  This two-day extravaganza took place at Cody Elementary School -- a beautiful property across the street from Buffalo Bill's birthplace in Le Claire, Iowa.

Big Circus Band Concert May 30th

Women in History Tea-Women of LeClaire January 26th

2024:

Women in History Tea-Victorian Funeral Practices

National Congress of the Old West March 20-23rd

Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Party! February 23rd

Children enjoying our brand new playroom!