Teachers, students, and group leaders enjoy discovering their past at the 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse.
Now in its new location — 407 5th Street!
Available for event rentals.
Open hours every Saturday from 3-5 p.m.
Open for tours by appointment. Please contact us at least two business days in advance for tours.
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is open for tours by appointment.
Please contact us at least two business days in advance.
Visit the home of Robert Lucas, the first Territorial Governor of Iowa. Open from Memorial Day to the end of October.
See what a typical day was like in a one-room school from the 1870s.
Open hours every Saturday from 3-5 p.m.
Open for tours by appointment. Please contact us at least two business days in advance.
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!
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.
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.
Johnson County Historical Society
12 hours ago
Hope to see you all at the Celebration of History tomorrow where Paul Juhl will talk about FLW! #StumpedSaturday #Trivia ... See MoreSee Less
Those who replied "C" have it today. There are 11 FLW houses spread across Iowa. The closest is in Cedar Rapids!
C. But I’ve only been to 1
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Johnson County Historical Society
2 days ago
Register Now for our Celebration of History! - johnsoncountyhistory.org/event/celebration-of-history-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less
Celebration of History - Johnson County Historical Society
johnsoncountyhistory.org
Celebration of History is an event designed for the diverse members of the JCHS. Think of it as our State of the Union Address. If you don’t go to anything else, go to this. There’s always good food and a good time had by all. Mr. Paul Juhl is our speaker this year. He’ll present ... Read MoreJohnson County Historical Society
1 week ago
Happy Letter Writing Day. See you all tomorrow for Aisle of Lights! #StumpedSaturday #Trivia ... See MoreSee Less
"B" is the answer today. Scholars believe the Babylonians encased important letters in clay to prevent tampering!
Here's a link to a very interesting read: www.metmuseum.org/~/media/Files/Learn/For%20Educators/Publications%20for%20Educators/Art%20of%20t...
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Work on the book about one-room schools in Johnson County is complete! Order your copy today!
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