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The Questers is a non-profit International Organization,
which was founded in 1944 by Jessie Elizabeth Bardens.
Its major objectives are to stimulate an appreciation of
antiques and their collection, and to encourage and support
grants for the preservation and restoration of existing
historical buildings and landmarks locally, statewide and
internationally.
Our goal is to preserve historical buildings, sites and
artifacts in the present and for the future. This is accomplished
with Preservation and Restoration Grants for projects at
the local, state and international level.
Iowa currently has 148 chapters with 2,148 members. We
welcomed two (2) new chapters in 2010-2011; Huston’s Plot
#1485 and The Okoboji Queen #1489.
Iowa Questers are devoted to their local historic landmarks
and museums. Chapters have reported 22,237 volunteer hours
served across the State of Iowa and have locally contributed
$17,886 this year.
Iowa awarded over $10,000 in State Preservation and Restoration
Grants to chapters at State Day in April, 2011. One of
the many highlights was to view the beautifully restored
doll collection housed at the Grout Museum in Waterloo,
a project financed in part by an Iowa Preservation & Restoration
Grant. Iowa Questers sponsor four (4) Area Days and one
State Day meeting each year, where members gather for educational
seminars, friendship and antiquing.
Iowa Questers continue to recognize our 4-H youth for
Preservation & Restoration projects at our State Fair.
Some chapters have begun to recognize youth at the County
level, further promoting the value of Preservation & Restoration
with our youth.
The Iowa Quester Glass Collection, housed in the Brunnier
Art Museum, on the campus of Iowa State University, has
grown by 80 objects this year; for a total of 590 glass
pieces. Iowa Questers also contributed $3,500 toward a
new restoration project at Terrace Hill, our governor’s
mansion on the Nat’l Historic Register.
Retiring as State President, this officer is pleased to
report our membership embraced the challenge to become
a greener organization. With expenses reduced through
the use of our website, digital filing and communications,
more funds are being returned to Iowa chapters in the form
of Preservation & Restoration Grants.
FEATURED PROJECTS OF IOWA QUESTERS
Preservation and Restoration Grants
Glass Collection Fund
Terrace Hill Fund
4H Preservation & Restoration Award
Click Here to read more about our projects.
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