Willow Creek Carriage Classic

October 5 & 6, 2024

We welcome you to take part in our inaugural pleasure driving carriage show and celebration of the driving horse and the second event of the Heritage Horses Event Series.

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Plan Your Fairytale Wedding

The Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park is an affordable, destination wedding.

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Willkommen

to the Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park

The centerpiece of the Manning Community Foundation and home to our 350-year old authentic German Hausbarn.

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Rent The Park

The perfect location

The Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park is the perfect location for weddings, graduations, holiday parties, family reunions, corporate meetings, and more.

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Schedule a Tour

Take a step back in time

Take a step back into time with guided or self-guided tours and get a glimpse of the German Heritage in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

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Become a Member

Help support The Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park

Support the Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park and keep German legacy and history of agriculture alive by becoming a member.

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Park Features

German Hausbarn

This common 1660’s German dwelling is an incredible piece of history right here in Manning, Iowa. Having survived hundreds of years and traveling thousands of miles, the authentic German Hausbarn is a must see when looking for Iowa attractions.

Support Our Park

Monetary Donations

Make a monetary donation to support the our maintenance and staff.

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our events and maintenance.

  The hausbarn was simply amazing. It is incredible that something built in the 1600's and moved several times was so intact and in such good condition. Very... read more

veryuniquetraveler
September 10, 2021
  Just looking at the Hsusbsrn and imagining them taking it apart and transporting it from Germany and reconstructing as it was so many years ago. Educational and interesting

held49
October 16, 2020
  Very interesting thatch roofed barn with living quarters! The barn is the centerpiece of a multi building restored time capsule-style display of life in Iowa at the end of the19th... read more

Dennis M
July 19, 2019
  The hausbarn was brought over from Germany in 1996 and reassembled in Manning Iowa. It is a nice family place to visit sometime. There is either camping or a motel... read more

blnieland
June 24, 2019
  Quaint, picturesque church and grounds, roomy, accommodating reception hall and clean, friendly hotel...all within walking distance. No worry wedding.

JRWork
January 12, 2019
  where else will you find a structure out that is hundreds of year old. Not something that is normal for Iowa but worth a look.

cdhcch
December 30, 2018