• Be A Guest of the Past

    Teachers, students, and group leaders enjoy discovering their past at the 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse.

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  • Coralville Old Town Hall

    Now in it’s new location — 407 5th Street!

    Available for event rentals and open for tours by appointment. Please contact us at least two business days in advance for tours.

     

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  • Johnson County Historic Poor Farm

    The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is open for tours by appointment.

    Please contact us at least two business days in advance.

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  • Plum Grove Historic Home

    Visit the home of Robert Lucas, the first Territorial Governor of Iowa. Now open for the season!

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  • 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse

    See what a typical day in a one-room school from the 1870s would be like.

    Open for tours by appointment. Please contact us at least two business days in advance.

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  • Help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary by becoming a member today!

    The Johnson County Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary! We are looking toward a very bright future of continuing our mission and we need your support. Become a member today and help us preserve our history!

     

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Who We Are

A private, non-profit group committed to serving the public by furthering an appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Johnson County community through education, preservation and interpretation.

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Wishlist

JCHS greatly appreciates the donations and support of our community and members. While we always need donations for operational support, we also have a few specific items that staff need for our day to day work and special events. If you are interested in making an in-kind contribution of any of the items listed below, please use our Contact form or call us at 319-351-5738.

  • 1870 Period Clothing
  • Pruning Shears and other landscaping tools
  • Snacks for upcoming exhibit openings and special events

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Johnson County Historical Society

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Johnson County Historical Society

Here we go. Does anyone catch the connection to today? #StumpedSaturday #trivia ... See MoreSee Less

Here we go. Does anyone catch the connection to today? #StumpedSaturday #trivia
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I know. I know.

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The answer is "A." The Royal Arch Masonry established an Iowa City chapter on April 25, 1844. 4-H was established in 1902 in Ohio. The Yacht Club was founded in 2003.

And for the--just barely there--connection to the 19th? The royal wedding!

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Johnson County Historical Society

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Johnson County Historical Society

Interested in local history? Want to learn more and share it with others? We are looking for volunteer tour guides to share the history of the Plum Grove Historic Home, the former residence of Iowa’s First Territorial Governor, Robert Lucas. The fully furnished home was built in 1844 and was originally a country home. Now located in the middle of Iowa City, Plum Grove is open for tours Wednesday-Sunday from 1-5pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day with weekend hours through the end of October. Tour guides, after training, sign up for work days based on their own availability. If interested email Alex at admin@johnsoncountyhistory.org or call JCHS at 319-351-5738! ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

Sat 26

Plum Grove Season Opening Celebration and Picnic

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Plum Grove Historic Home
Iowa City
Jun 13

Hudson’s Community Night

June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hudson’s Tap
Iowa City
Jun 18

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1876 Coralville Schoolhouse
Coralville
Jun 19

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

June 19 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1876 Coralville Schoolhouse
Coralville
Jun 20

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

June 20 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1876 Coralville Schoolhouse
Coralville

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Museums and Sites

Museum Hours

  • Mondays: Closed
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Admission: $5/person, JCHS Members and children under 12 are FREE
    Price includes free admission to the Antique Car Museum of Iowa
  • Group rates available
  • Plum Grove Historic Home
  • 1030 Carroll Street
  • Iowa City, IA 52240

Plum Grove Hours

  • Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend: Wednesday-Sunday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • After Labor Day Weekend to October 31st: Saturday-Sunday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Free admission
  • To arrange a group tour please call (319) 351-5738 or email at least two business days in advance.
  • 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse
  • 310 5th Street,
  • Coralville, IA 52241

Schoolhouse Hours

  • Open hours every Saturday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Also available by appointment.
  • Please call (319) 351-5738 at least two business days in advance to schedule a tour.
  • Johnson County Historic Poor Farm
  • West of 4515 Melrose Avenue
  • Iowa City, IA 52246

Poor Farm Hours

  • Open by appointment only.
  • Please call (319) 351-5738 at least two business days in advance to schedule a tour.
  • Coralville Old Town Hall
  • 407 5th St
  • Coralville, IA 52241

Coralville Old Town Hall Hours

  • Open hours every Saturday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Also available by appointment.
  • Please call (319) 351-5738 at least two business days in advance to schedule a tour.