Clarinda Attractions
The international 4-H organization got its start in Clarinda (pop. 5,700) in the early 1900s. Local teacher, Jessie Field, taught traditional subjects as well as practical agricultural skills.
Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum
The big-band leader Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda in 1904 in this two-story frame house. The home is furnished in period and features Miller memorabilia, including many photographs.
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
107 East Main Street, Box 61
Clarinda, IA 51632
United States
107 East Main Street, Box 61
Clarinda, IA 51632
United States
Phone 1 (712) 542-2461
Fax 1 (712) 542-2461
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Nodaway Valley Historical Museum
Exhibits at the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum in Clarinda include the birthplace of 3H and 4H; Page County Orphan Train Story; Page County Courthouse Clock; natural history; modes of transportation and a genealogy library.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
