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Earthmoving Legacy Center

Name: Earthmoving Legacy Center
Address: 24412 IA 13, Elkader, IA, 52043, US
Telephone: +15632451440

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The Earthmoving Legacy Center is a 38,000 square foot facility to showcase the rich history of earth

05/27/2026

Newly fabricated parts have arrived for the Holt 10-Ton restoration.

Huge thanks to Harrison Metal Shaping for recreating the hood, gas tank, radiator shroud, and exhaust pipe for this rare crawler. Piece by piece, the Holt is starting to come back to life.

05/07/2026

Strong teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally.

The Legacy Leadership Program is focused on practical leadership skills that actually translate to the field, the shop, and the jobsite.

Over two days, participants work through:
• Communication & accountability
• Building trust and team culture
• Leadership under pressure
• Growth mindset & self-awareness
• Coaching, clarity, and connection
• Real-world leadership application

Our May 20–21 class is nearly full, and this is your last chance to reserve a seat before registration closes.

We’ve also opened our next session:
📅 June 23–24

If you or someone on your team is ready to grow as a leader, now’s the time to reach out.

Send us a message for details or to reserve your spot.

04/30/2026

Something small just rolled in… with a BIG story behind it.

Meet the 1915 Holt Midget—and yes, that’s its real name.

Over 300 were built. Today, only about 10 still exist.

Now, this rare piece of history has a new home inside the Legacy Center—carefully moved in by Andy, Corey, and Ross with a forklift, casters, and some serious precision.

Small machine. Massive legacy.

🎥 Hear Ross Kurth explain what makes it so unique.

04/13/2026

🗺️ Explore Clayton County this June—and save while you do it.

We’re excited to be part of the Clayton County Museum Crawl again this year!

💥 Visit us on a Saturday in June with your passport and get 25% OFF admission (one per person)

🔍 Explore local museums
🧳 Collect stamps
🎁 Enter to win a Grand Prize Basket

📅 We’re open Tuesday–Saturday | 9 AM – 4 PM
(Plan your crawl route accordingly!)

Bring the family and make a day of it.

03/16/2026

New Earthworks Scoreboard® Workshop dates are now available.

📅 April 21–22
📅 May 12–13

This two-day workshop breaks down the systems behind profitable earthmoving — from project planning and production tracking to equipment selection and field ex*****on.

If you’re responsible for moving dirt and making money doing it, this class is built for you.

Learn more and reserve your seats before classes fill up:
https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/earthworksscoreboard

03/11/2026

The Earthmoving Legacy Center is known for preserving history.
It’s also where contractors come to learn how to build the future.

Over the past year, dozens of groups from civil construction companies across the industry have attended our Earthworks Scoreboard® Workshop.

Because moving dirt is one thing. Moving it profitably is the real challenge.

We’re now opening the Earthworks Scoreboard® Workshop to contractors across the industry.

Over two days, we break down the systems behind planning jobs, tracking production, selecting equipment, and building teams that execute in the field.

Interested in attending a future session?

Learn more:
https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/earthworksscoreboard

03/06/2026

A 100+ year old machine getting ready to breathe again.

This Holt 10-Ton crawler has been in the shop since last summer, and it’s finally starting to look whole again. The engine is coming together, the cab is ready to go back on, and we’re getting close to the moment everyone’s waiting for…

The first fire-up.

When it runs, this tractor will replace another 10-ton currently displayed in the museum.

After more than a century, this piece of earthmoving history is about to move again.

Stay tuned.

12/19/2025

🔧 1922 Holt 10-Ton Transmission Rebuild

After a fire and decades of wear, the Holt 10-Ton needed a full mechanical restoration before it could ever enter the museum. In this video, Craig and Steve take on one of the most critical components — rebuilding and reinstalling the transmission that drives the entire machine.

No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just careful work on a piece of early tracked tractor history.

▶️ Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/7hETMgsFz08

More work is still ahead on this Holt, including final assembly and the first fire-up — but this rebuild was a major step forward.

Experience the Power that has Shaped the Earth.

12/11/2025

As we approach the next holiday, we'd like to let everyone know when they can visit the Legacy Center.

12/10/2025

🎄 Christmas gift hunt? We’ve got you covered.

Our gift shop is loaded with new gear for the little operators and the grown-up kids who still get excited every time a dozer fires up.

We’ve added more color options to our shirts, restocked fan favorites, and packed the shelves with unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

📍 Shop in person at the Earthmoving Legacy Center
🛒 Or shop online: https://earthmoving-legacy-center.square.site

Come grab something fun, memorable, and built to last—just like the machines we love.

Address

24412 IA 13
Elkader, IA
52043

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15632451440

Website

http://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/

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