• 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 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.

     

    Visit

  • 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.

    Visit

  • Plum Grove Historic Home

    Visit the home of Robert Lucas, the first Territorial Governor of Iowa. Open from Memorial Day to the end of October.

    Visit

  • 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse

    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.

    Visit

  • 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.

Become a member today!

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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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Today is National Moon Day, everyone! #StumpedSaturday #trivia ... See MoreSee Less

Today is National Moon Day, everyone! #StumpedSaturday #trivia
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Rebecca and Peter have it today! The Moons were a family of doctors (a father and two sons) who practiced medicine in Iowa City. They had a prosperous drug store/practice and lived above it.

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Johnson County Historical Society

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Johnson County Historical Society

Good Morning, everybody! I hope I see you all at Plum Grove today and tomorrow for garden tours and Sunday's Lucas Farm History Day! #StumpedSaturday #trivia ... See MoreSee Less

Good Morning, everybody! I hope I see you all at Plum Grove today and tomorrow for garden tours and Sundays Lucas Farm History Day! #StumpedSaturday #trivia
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South Liberty is the correct answer. Isn't it crazy that Hills ran them out of town!?

I'll say C just to be different. Was there an original Liberty that the other towns names were based on?

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The JCHS Museum, Antique Car Museum of Iowa, and the Plum Grove Historic Home will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume Friday. ... See MoreSee Less

The JCHS Museum, Antique Car Museum of Iowa, and the Plum Grove Historic Home will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Regular hours will resume Friday.
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Upcoming Events

Sun 21

Johnson County Fair (JCHS Activities)

July 21 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Sun 21

Garden Tour at Plum Grove

July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Plum Grove Historic Home
Iowa City
Mon 22

Johnson County Fair (JCHS Activities)

July 22 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Tue 23

Johnson County Fair (JCHS Activities)

July 23 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Wed 24

Johnson County Fair (JCHS Activities)

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City

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All In One Room, by Franklin L. Yoder

All In One Room

Work on the book about one-room schools in Johnson County is complete! Order your copy today!

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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 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.

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.

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 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.