Come experience the life of an 1876 Johnson County student in the Coralville schoolhouse! Campers are invited to dress in period clothing while they participate in lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities that follow the 1876 theme. Dates: June 18 - 22, 1pm - 5pm Location: 1876 Coralville
Come experience the life of an 1876 Johnson County student in the Coralville schoolhouse! Campers are invited to dress in period clothing while they participate in lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities that follow the 1876 theme. Dates: June 18 - 22, 1pm - 5pm Location: 1876 Coralville
Come experience the life of an 1876 Johnson County student in the Coralville schoolhouse! Campers are invited to dress in period clothing while they participate in lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities that follow the 1876 theme. Dates: June 18 - 22, 1pm - 5pm Location: 1876 Coralville
Come experience the life of an 1876 Johnson County student in the Coralville schoolhouse! Campers are invited to dress in period clothing while they participate in lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities that follow the 1876 theme. Dates: June 18 - 22, 1pm - 5pm Location: 1876 Coralville
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Eat the fruits of the Johnson County Master Gardeners' labor. Sample an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the 1850s historic garden of Friendly Lucas, wife of Gov. Robert Lucas.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the charms of Plum Grove! Visitors are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy on Plum Grove's beautiful back lawn. Summer picnics at Plum Grove that include: Garden tours Plum Grove tours Historical lawn games
The annual Barn Tour is a half-day event spent touring Johnson County visiting old (and new!) barns. Learn the history of the barns and the farms on which they stand. Transportation is by hired motor coach and a catered lunch is provided. We have fun every year
Taste the luscious tomatoes that are grown and maintained by the Johnson County Master Gardeners. These sun-ripened tomatoes come straight from the historical 1850's garden of Friendly Lucas, wife of Iowa's first territorial governor.
Kathy Fait presents her collected research on Oakdale Sanatorium. Learn about the history of medical knowledge and care in the 20th century. Specifically, as it applies to tuberculosis---a leading cause of death for the past 100+ years. Our presenter will touch on the history of Oakdale Sanatorium,
Eat at Hudson's on Wednesday the 10th and help keep Johnson County history alive! 10% of all proceeds will go to help the JCHS with collections care, event expenses, and other necessary costs of doing business. Thank you, Johnson County community, for your help and support.
Postponement: Due to the weather and how it has affected the cemetery, the 2018 Cemetery Walk has been postponed until the 21st of October. The Cemetery Walk is the perfect time to stretch your legs and learn about some little-known history of Johnson County. During this yearly
You are cordially invited to the JCHS's Celebration of History. Join us for dinner, a silent auction, and the presentation of the Irving Weber award. Frank Yoder will talk about the country schools of Johnson County and his recently released book All in One Room which explores this
JCHS takes part in the annual luminary extravaganza this December. Visit Coralville to see the beautiful luminaries set up around town. Free admission to the Heritage Museum!
Coralville creates a special place to interact with local business while having the time of your life. Visit JCHS to complete a special craft and warm up with a hot drink. Free admission to the Heritage Museum!
You're invited to view the latest exhibit at JCHS! Our new temporary exhibit is all about WWI and the men who fought in it. Travel through time on a visceral, thought-provoking experience learning about life in the U.S. Navy, a Doughboy's uniform, and the first war to
Show your support for the Johnson County Historical Society by taking part in Community Night at Hudson's Tap in Iowa City on January 30th! A portion of the proceeds will go toward Johnson County Historical Society's efforts to educate, preserve, and interpret Johnson County's history. Hudson’s Tap
This year's annual tea party is a Czech Tea! Come to this annual event to eat traditional Czech food, drink hearty amounts of tea, and learn about Czechs in Iowa from our guest speaker Marybeth Slonneger. Sandra Hudson will share her personal journey of growing up in
Looking for something fun to do with the family this Memorial Day weekend? Get out of the house and get to the Season Opening Celebration at Plum Grove! Family-friendly activities will engage children and adults of any age. This event will be riddled with clues to
Frank Yoder presents his new book All In One Room: A History of Country Schools in Johnson County, Iowa. This book is a culmination of five years of hard work and dedication. All In One Room is a history of the country schools in Johnson County, but it
This exhibit, crafted by freelance curator Doris E. Montag, showcases the everyday objects of One Room Schoolhouses. Included in the exhibit are games children played, pitch pipes, flashcards, and a collection of ink pots...and much more! Access to the exhibit is included in the price of admission.
Hudson's Tap on Highway 1 is giving 10% of their nightly proceeds to the JCHS and the further preservation of Johnson Co.'s history, culture, and irreplaceable artifacts. Stop on by from 5-10 p.m. to eat delicious food (such as Housemade Hummus or their scrumptious Gravity burger with sauteed
Author Betty Passick (click here to visit her website) will share A Ray of Hope, her presentation on her new book Gangster in our Midst: A Historical Novel. In the midst of recounting the true story of gangster Louis La Cava, bookkeeper to Al Capone, authoress Betty Passick also
The gardens at Plum Grove are producing a harvest! The Johnson County Master Gardeners are preparing a feast to celebrate the three bountiful gardens at Plum Grove that are what remain of Friendly Lucas' three historical gardens: the Kitchen Garden, the Flower Garden, and the Wildflower Garden.
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Coralville, IA 52241
