Posts Tagged Children

Aisle of Lights (JCHS Activities)

On October 18, 2019 /

The Coralville Aisle of Lights is an annual winter event perfectly suited to the dreary weather. The brightly lit luminarias around the city give a warmth and friendliness in the cold. The JCHS will have crafts, baked goods, and hot cider for you and your family! This

2019 Cemetery Walk

On September 10, 2019 /

Come experience history in a new way at the most mysterious time of year. Meet some of Johnson County’s earliest residents at their final resting place. Emerging from the night in period costumes, they will tell tales of those buried in the East Union Mennonite Cemetery. Tours

Taste of Plum Grove

On June 20, 2019 /

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.

Season Opening Celebration at Plum Grove

On March 8, 2019 /

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

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

On April 2, 2018 /

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

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

On April 2, 2018 /

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

On April 2, 2018 /

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

On April 2, 2018 /

Little School on the Prairie Summer Camp 2018

On April 2, 2018 /

Packing Up – A Program Presented By Sarah Uthoff

On December 21, 2016 /

JCHS will be hosting the program “Packing Up” in honor of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 150th birthday! This program features a twist on Wilder’s life as the audience looks in on her as she is packing up to move to Mansfield, Missouri. Wilder moved around a lot in