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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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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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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.

Made a trip out to Montana to bring this restored piece of history back the Legacy Center. This running Best 40 will be cleaned up and put in the museum. #StayTuned

Made a trip out to Montana to bring this restored piece of history back the Legacy Center. This running Best 40 will be cleaned up and put in the museum. #StayTuned

William Bingman resides in Alaska but frequents the lower 48 now that he's retired. He criss-crosses his way across the country in his RV stopping at any museum he can. We were fortunate enough to have William stop by the Legacy Center today and tell us his connection to a particular grader we have on display.

William Bingman resides in Alaska but frequents the lower 48 now that he's retired. He criss-crosses his way across the country in his RV stopping at any museum he can. We were fortunate enough to have William stop by the Legacy Center today and tell us his connection to a particular grader we have on display.

We were honored to have legendary Joe Ertl visit us today!
Not only is Joe part of the family legacy of producing quality American-made toys and die-castings out of Dyersville, IA, he has also authored two books that catalogue scale model toys and miniatures of large equipment.

We were honored to have legendary Joe Ertl visit us today!
Not only is Joe part of the family legacy of producing quality American-made toys and die-castings out of Dyersville, IA, he has also authored two books that catalogue scale model toys and miniatures of large equipment.

Betty and her family welcomed some friends from San Diego to Elkader recently!

They have been on the road for a few weeks and Elkader part of their itinerary—we included a few more local attractions to our post. 🗺️ 🚜

They are heading to Chicago, New York and Niagara Falls next. Safe travels, friends and thanks for stopping!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter #ElkaderIowa #meetmeinelkader #northeastIowa #keystonebridge

Betty and her family welcomed some friends from San Diego to Elkader recently!

They have been on the road for a few weeks and Elkader part of their itinerary—we included a few more local attractions to our post. 🗺️ 🚜

They are heading to Chicago, New York and Niagara Falls next. Safe travels, friends and thanks for stopping!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter #ElkaderIowa #meetmeinelkader #northeastIowa #keystonebridge

Looking to host an event in our space? 🚜

We'd love to have you!

Find out more information via the EVENT link in our bio! 👆

#earthmovinglegacy #northeastiowa #eventspace #elkaderiowa #earthmovinglegacycenter #events #caterpillartractors #movedirt #earthmoving #historyofearthmoving #earthmovingmuseum #museum #iowamuseum

Looking to host an event in our space? 🚜

We'd love to have you!

Find out more information via the EVENT link in our bio! 👆

#earthmovinglegacy #northeastiowa #eventspace #elkaderiowa #earthmovinglegacycenter #events #caterpillartractors #movedirt #earthmoving #historyofearthmoving #earthmovingmuseum #museum #iowamuseum

A little #throwback to when Aaron Witt came to visit us this time last year… 🔄 🕑 🚜

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

A little #throwback to when Aaron Witt came to visit us this time last year… 🔄 🕑 🚜

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

We had a blast in the Elkader Sweet Corn Days parade today! 👏🌽

Thanks to everyone for putting on such a fun event this weekend!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

We had a blast in the Elkader Sweet Corn Days parade today! 👏🌽

Thanks to everyone for putting on such a fun event this weekend!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

Join us in welcoming Jarod Bormann to the team! 👏

Jarod will be working on our training and learning center function of the museum as well as helping with our content development and marketing efforts.

We’re happy to have you on board, Jarod!

#earthmovinglegacycenter #ourteam #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa

Join us in welcoming Jarod Bormann to the team! 👏

Jarod will be working on our training and learning center function of the museum as well as helping with our content development and marketing efforts.

We’re happy to have you on board, Jarod!

#earthmovinglegacycenter #ourteam #leavealegacy #elkaderiowa

Heading to Elkader this coming weekend? Join for Elkader Sweet Corn Days, kicking off tomorrow in town. Come cool off with us in the Earthmoving Legacy Center — open Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm! 🌽🌽🌽

Did you know that Sweet Corn Days has a parade and also a kiddie tractor pull? Our friends from Mobile Track Solutions and CJ Moyna & Sons are shown here, walking in last year’s parade.

⏰ Parade is Saturday at 2pm on Main Street, downtown Elkader
⏰ Kiddie Tractor Pull is a state-sanctioned event and takes place near Founders’ Park in Elkader at 11am

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter #ElkaderSweetCornDays #elkaderiowa

Heading to Elkader this coming weekend? Join for Elkader Sweet Corn Days, kicking off tomorrow in town. Come cool off with us in the Earthmoving Legacy Center — open Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm! 🌽🌽🌽

Did you know that Sweet Corn Days has a parade and also a kiddie tractor pull? Our friends from Mobile Track Solutions and CJ Moyna & Sons are shown here, walking in last year’s parade.

⏰ Parade is Saturday at 2pm on Main Street, downtown Elkader
⏰ Kiddie Tractor Pull is a state-sanctioned event and takes place near Founders’ Park in Elkader at 11am

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter #ElkaderSweetCornDays #elkaderiowa

Betty is ready for Elkader Sweet Corn Days, how about you?! 😆🌽

Stop by and see us while you’re in town— we’re open 9am-4pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

Betty is ready for Elkader Sweet Corn Days, how about you?! 😆🌽

Stop by and see us while you’re in town— we’re open 9am-4pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday!

#EarthmovingLegacyCenter

All the way from Sedro-Woolley, Washington! 📍

Thank you so much to Matt & Mackenzie for visiting us. We appreciate you following our pages, sharing our story, and taking the time (and driving ALL the miles) to see us. We are honored!

Keep following our page for more fun stories and tid-bits from the museum — just like this one!

#EarthmovingLegacy #elkaderiowa #leavealegacy

All the way from Sedro-Woolley, Washington! 📍

Thank you so much to Matt & Mackenzie for visiting us. We appreciate you following our pages, sharing our story, and taking the time (and driving ALL the miles) to see us. We are honored!

Keep following our page for more fun stories and tid-bits from the museum — just like this one!

#EarthmovingLegacy #elkaderiowa #leavealegacy

Big thanks to Dubuque Scouts BSA Troop 51 for visiting this past weekend, lead by our good friend John Chesterman! 👏👏

We hope you enjoyed the visit, scouts!

#leavealegacy #EarthmovingLegacy

Big thanks to Dubuque Scouts BSA Troop 51 for visiting this past weekend, lead by our good friend John Chesterman! 👏👏

We hope you enjoyed the visit, scouts!

#leavealegacy #EarthmovingLegacy

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