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EXPERIENCE THE POWER THAT SHAPED THE EARTH

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-4PM

EARTHMOVING LEGACY CENTER

ELKADER, IOWA

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Why an
Earthmoving Legacy Center?

OUR EARTHMOVING LEGACY

We are excited to showcase our unique collection of antique equipment while also sharing the stories behind each piece.

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🎅🏻 See you on FRIDAY! 🎅🏻

Join us for a little something different this year as we celebrate the holiday season... 🚜🎅

Construction Christmas: Photos with Santa!
📆 Friday, December 6th
⏰ 4pm-6pm
📍 Earthmoving Legacy Center

➕ Each child receives a special gift from the Earthmoving Legacy Center and a special treat from Santa!

➕ No RSVP necessary, but please let us know via this event response if you plan to attend!

📸 Photos will be taken by Tenley Bormann of Creative Clicks by Tenley and available for digital download to be emailed after the event.

FREE will donation for all to attend!

#earthmovinglegacy #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa #photoswithsanta #constructionchristmas #photoop #santaphotoop

🎅🏻 See you on FRIDAY! 🎅🏻

Join us for a little something different this year as we celebrate the holiday season... 🚜🎅

Construction Christmas: Photos with Santa!
📆 Friday, December 6th
⏰ 4pm-6pm
📍 Earthmoving Legacy Center

➕ Each child receives a special gift from the Earthmoving Legacy Center and a special treat from Santa!

➕ No RSVP necessary, but please let us know via this event response if you plan to attend!

📸 Photos will be taken by Tenley Bormann of Creative Clicks by Tenley and available for digital download to be emailed after the event.

FREE will donation for all to attend!

#earthmovinglegacy #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa #photoswithsanta #constructionchristmas #photoop #santaphotoop

Leandro is an engineer for the Caterpillar plant in Brazil. While in Peoria, IL for work, a few people told him he needed to make a visit to Elkader to see us. We're glad he made the extra trip!

Leandro is an engineer for the Caterpillar plant in Brazil. While in Peoria, IL for work, a few people told him he needed to make a visit to Elkader to see us. We're glad he made the extra trip!

If you're in town for Thanksgiving, consider visiting us Saturday.

If you're in town for Thanksgiving, consider visiting us Saturday.

Excited to be a part of our community’s first holiday light show! ✨

Thanks to @mainstreetelkader + @elkaderchamber for organizing. The event runs nightly 11/22-12/31, with activities each Friday & Saturday night! 📅 Check out their pages for more details!

#EarthmovingLegacy #meetmeinelkader #elkaderholidaylightshow #elkaderiowa

Excited to be a part of our community’s first holiday light show! ✨

Thanks to @mainstreetelkader + @elkaderchamber for organizing. The event runs nightly 11/22-12/31, with activities each Friday & Saturday night! 📅 Check out their pages for more details!

#EarthmovingLegacy #meetmeinelkader #elkaderholidaylightshow #elkaderiowa

A question we often get is, "Why build an Earthmoving Legacy Center?" We decided to have John Moyna, the man behind the idea and passion, answer that question for everyone. #legacy #caterpillar #tractors #history

A question we often get is, "Why build an Earthmoving Legacy Center?" We decided to have John Moyna, the man behind the idea and passion, answer that question for everyone. #legacy #caterpillar #tractors #history

Join us for a little something different this year as we celebrate the holiday season... 🚜🎅

Construction Christmas: Photos with Santa!
📆 Friday, December 6th
⏰ 4pm-6pm
📍 Earthmoving Legacy Center

➕ Each child receives a special gift from the Earthmoving Legacy Center and a special treat from Santa!

➕ No RSVP necessary, but please let us know via this event response if you plan to attend!

📸 Photos will be taken by Tenley Bormann of Creative Clicks by Tenley and available for digital download to be emailed after the event.

FREE will donation for all to attend!

#earthmovinglegacy #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa #photoswithsanta #constructionchristmas #photoop #santaphotoop

Join us for a little something different this year as we celebrate the holiday season... 🚜🎅

Construction Christmas: Photos with Santa!
📆 Friday, December 6th
⏰ 4pm-6pm
📍 Earthmoving Legacy Center

➕ Each child receives a special gift from the Earthmoving Legacy Center and a special treat from Santa!

➕ No RSVP necessary, but please let us know via this event response if you plan to attend!

📸 Photos will be taken by Tenley Bormann of Creative Clicks by Tenley and available for digital download to be emailed after the event.

FREE will donation for all to attend!

#earthmovinglegacy #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa #photoswithsanta #constructionchristmas #photoop #santaphotoop

We salute our veterans on Veterans Day! All veterans get half off admission at the door on Monday, Nov. 11th.

We salute our veterans on Veterans Day! All veterans get half off admission at the door on Monday, Nov. 11th.

The tracks for the Diesel 70 are getting painted! This support structure was custom built to support the sprockets and tracks vertically so painting time is cut in half. The goal is to have this piece of history ready for the Legacy Center this coming spring.

The tracks for the Diesel 70 are getting painted! This support structure was custom built to support the sprockets and tracks vertically so painting time is cut in half. The goal is to have this piece of history ready for the Legacy Center this coming spring.

People who visit us often ask, "Do these machines run?" Most do. In fact, here's an RD8 getting started up by Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Corey Koehn. Enjoy the sounds.

Learn more at https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com

People who visit us often ask, "Do these machines run?" Most do. In fact, here's an RD8 getting started up by Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Corey Koehn. Enjoy the sounds.

Learn more at https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com

Happy Halloween from Elkader, Iowa! 👻🎃

We’ve got some spooky treats for guests who come visit today. Here until 4pm!

Happy Halloween from Elkader, Iowa! 👻🎃

We’ve got some spooky treats for guests who come visit today. Here until 4pm!

It's been a busy week of visitors here at the Legacy Center. Today, Executive Director Ross Kurth gave 2nd graders from Ed-Co a tour where kids got to see how the machines have grown in size and power over the years, learn how a 3D printer is different than the a printer at home, and they got their picture taken while sitting in a CAT 10! We welcome classroom visits from all ages.

It's been a busy week of visitors here at the Legacy Center. Today, Executive Director Ross Kurth gave 2nd graders from Ed-Co a tour where kids got to see how the machines have grown in size and power over the years, learn how a 3D printer is different than the a printer at home, and they got their picture taken while sitting in a CAT 10! We welcome classroom visits from all ages.

Who wears the colors better? The Boneyard or the bluff?
Take a moment to enjoy the fall colors as they peak here in Elkader.

Who wears the colors better? The Boneyard or the bluff?
Take a moment to enjoy the fall colors as they peak here in Elkader.

Bill and Angela Zimmerman from Peoria, IL worked for Caterpillar for 35 years. On their visit, we learned that Bill helped engineer and test blades and other transmission parts for the first D10 dozer, so we decided to give him a behind the scenes look at a bolt-off refurbishing of one of our D10's.

Bill and Angela Zimmerman from Peoria, IL worked for Caterpillar for 35 years. On their visit, we learned that Bill helped engineer and test blades and other transmission parts for the first D10 dozer, so we decided to give him a behind the scenes look at a bolt-off refurbishing of one of our D10's.

Part 2 of our Montana mission to retrieve the Best 40 is now LIVE on our YouTube channel. Check out how we unload the tractor, prep it, and move it into its final place in the Legacy Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D1XZRdHXXQ

Part 2 of our Montana mission to retrieve the Best 40 is now LIVE on our YouTube channel. Check out how we unload the tractor, prep it, and move it into its final place in the Legacy Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D1XZRdHXXQ

Todd Larson of Ridgeview Paint came into the restoriation shop today to apply some CAT yellow to sections of the Diesel 70.

Todd Larson of Ridgeview Paint came into the restoriation shop today to apply some CAT yellow to sections of the Diesel 70.

Here's a taste of what's to come in part 2 of our mission to Montana coming THIS FRIDAY! Don't forget to visit our new YouTube channel and SUBSCRIBE -> https://www.youtube.com/@EarthmovingLegacyCenter

Here's a taste of what's to come in part 2 of our mission to Montana coming THIS FRIDAY! Don't forget to visit our new YouTube channel and SUBSCRIBE -> https://www.youtube.com/@EarthmovingLegacyCenter

We were honored to host the Track-Type Tractor division of Caterpillar at the Legacy Center. They brought employees from all over the world to Elkader, IA where we were able to provide them with a meeting space and a tour.

We were honored to host the Track-Type Tractor division of Caterpillar at the Legacy Center. They brought employees from all over the world to Elkader, IA where we were able to provide them with a meeting space and a tour.

A question we often get here at the Legacy Center is, "Where do you get these tractors and how do you get them in the Legacy Center." Well, part one of our mission to Montana to retrieve a Best 40 is now up on YouTube! Give it a watch, and while you're there, subscribe so you don't miss part two in a couple weeks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicyCxxDJ1M

A question we often get here at the Legacy Center is, "Where do you get these tractors and how do you get them in the Legacy Center." Well, part one of our mission to Montana to retrieve a Best 40 is now up on YouTube! Give it a watch, and while you're there, subscribe so you don't miss part two in a couple weeks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicyCxxDJ1M

Part 1 of our mission to Montana to retrieve the C.L. Best 40 will premiere THIS FRIDAY on our new YouTube channel. Get subscribed so you don't miss it -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicyCxxDJ1M

Part 1 of our mission to Montana to retrieve the C.L. Best 40 will premiere THIS FRIDAY on our new YouTube channel. Get subscribed so you don't miss it -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicyCxxDJ1M

📢 CHECK IT OUT!!! 📢
In ONE WEEk we'll be releasing a video that documents the first part of our trip to Montana that we took to retreive our Best 40. The full video can only be watched on our NEW YouTube channel. Be sure to hop over there and subscribe so you don't miss it! -> https://www.youtube.com/@EarthmovingLegacyCenter

📢 CHECK IT OUT!!! 📢
In ONE WEEk we'll be releasing a video that documents the first part of our trip to Montana that we took to retreive our Best 40. The full video can only be watched on our NEW YouTube channel. Be sure to hop over there and subscribe so you don't miss it! -> https://www.youtube.com/@EarthmovingLegacyCenter

Last week we had a new addition to the Legacy Center. A Holt 2-ton was placed on the 2nd floor on the mezzanine. Ryan Young, Operations Manager, explains a little about the machine.

Last week we had a new addition to the Legacy Center. A Holt 2-ton was placed on the 2nd floor on the mezzanine. Ryan Young, Operations Manager, explains a little about the machine.

Gilles and Carine visited all the way from Luxembourg! They are making several stops in Iowa, and the Earthmoving Legacy Center was one of them.

Gilles and Carine visited all the way from Luxembourg! They are making several stops in Iowa, and the Earthmoving Legacy Center was one of them.

We will be closed Monday for the holiday.
See everyone Tuesday!

We will be closed Monday for the holiday.
See everyone Tuesday!

The Earthmoving Legacy Center welcomed Boy Scouts Troop 48 from Dubuque this past Saturday. Want to group tour? Contact us to schedule yours today!

The Earthmoving Legacy Center welcomed Boy Scouts Troop 48 from Dubuque this past Saturday. Want to group tour? Contact us to schedule yours today!

Yesterday, the Best 40 completed its trip from Montana and joined the rest of the Best family in the Legacy Center.

Yesterday, the Best 40 completed its trip from Montana and joined the rest of the Best family in the Legacy Center.

The Diesel 70 has been in the restoration shop for almost two years. Bringing these pieces of history back to life takes patience and attention to detail, but the work will be worth it in the end.

The Diesel 70 has been in the restoration shop for almost two years. Bringing these pieces of history back to life takes patience and attention to detail, but the work will be worth it in the end.

Art and Diane Peyton reside in Alberta, Canada and travel the US competing in skeet shooting competitons. They took time out of their travels to make a stop at the Legacy Center and visit The Boneyard.

Art and Diane Peyton reside in Alberta, Canada and travel the US competing in skeet shooting competitons. They took time out of their travels to make a stop at the Legacy Center and visit The Boneyard.

Our recently acquired antique is getting a warm bath this morning.

We'll be releasing a video this month that documents its journey to the Legacy Center, so stay tuned!

Our recently acquired antique is getting a warm bath this morning.

We'll be releasing a video this month that documents its journey to the Legacy Center, so stay tuned!

Today we welcomed NICC to our event/meeting space at the Legacy Center. With plenty of seating, a 96" monitor, a full kitchen, and private bathrooms, our meeting space can help your team stay on track. Click here to find out more about our amenities or reservations -> https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/events-spaces

Today we welcomed NICC to our event/meeting space at the Legacy Center. With plenty of seating, a 96" monitor, a full kitchen, and private bathrooms, our meeting space can help your team stay on track. Click here to find out more about our amenities or reservations -> https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/events-spaces

This morning's fog gives a whole different vibe in The Boneyard.

This morning's fog gives a whole different vibe in The Boneyard.

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