WATERLOO, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will launch its Online Silent Auction on Monday, November 7, 6AM.
The SSNHA auction is a perfect way to kick off the holiday shopping season. Bid on artwork, unique packages, and heritage area travel experiences. Featured auction items include:
* Iowa Men's Basketball Package: Three-game ticket package for two people for Hawkeye Men's basketball: Northwestern, Illinois and Ohio State. Plus a $50 gift card to Iowa River Power and a $50 gift card to 30Hop.
* Weekend in Decorah + Brews: $200 gift card for a stay at Hotel Winneshiek, $50 gift card to Toppling Goliath, $50 gift card to Pivo, Uff Da Sweatshirt, and Dale of Norway socks from Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum Gift Store.
* Christmas at Living History Farms: Four tickets to Family Christmas at Living History Farms on December 3, 1PM, and a $150 Gift Card to Hotel Renovo in Urbandale.
The auction closes on Nov. 16 at five-minute intervals beginning at 5PM. Bid increments are in $5. Visit ssnha.formdash.org/ to view a complete list of auction items and place bids. Proceeds benefit Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area and its programs.
Support for the auction provided by Iowa Corn Growers Association and Frazier Nursery.
Through a network of sites, programs and events, Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area tells the story of farm life and agribusiness — past and present. Visitors can learn about and experience agriculture at a variety of museums, historic sites, and farms. One of 55 federally designated heritage areas in the nation, Silos and Smokestacks is a partner of the National Park Service. The heritage area covers 37 counties in the northeast quadrant of Iowa.
