Posts Tagged Food & Drink

Celebration of History

On October 12, 2017 /

Join Johnson County Historical Society for our “Celebration of History” fundraiser at the Coralville Marriott & Convention Center. Enjoy a delightful afternoon which will include a silent auction starting at 12:00 pm, with lunch starting at 12:30 pm. Monticello author Douglas Monk will present “Iowa’s First Highway:

Community Night at Hudson’s Tap

On September 13, 2017 /

Show your support for Johnson County Historical Society by taking part in Community Night at Hudson’s Tap in Iowa City on October 11th! A portion of the proceeds will go towards Johnson County Historical Society’s efforts to educate, preserve, and interpret Johnson County’s history. Hudson’s Tap is

Barns and Brews of Johnson County

On June 8, 2017 /

Explore the agricultural and rural heritage of Johnson County by visiting local breweries and barn structures! The Johnson County Historical Society will host its annual Barn Tour Barns and Brews of Johnson County on August 12, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The bus will depart at 8:30

Master Gardeners Annual Tomato Taste

On April 21, 2017 /

Johnson County Master Gardeners will host its fifth annual Tomato Taste. The public is invited to attend and taste red, orange, green, yellow, striped and even blue tomatoes. Held outdoors under the historic Plum Grove oak trees, participants will learn the latest information on tomato nutrition, saving

Picnic at Plum Grove

On March 2, 2017 /

Pack a picnic and enjoy the charms of Plum Grove! Learn about Iowa history while touring Plum Grove Historic Home. Play some pioneer lawn games and savor a snack provided by the Historic Foodies of Iowa City. Date: July 30th Time: 1:30-4:30 PM Location: 1030 Carroll St.

Plum Grove Season Opening

On December 6, 2016 /

Join us in celebrating this year’s season opening of Plum Grove Historic Home! Visitors will explore the home of Iowa’s first Territorial Governor, view Plum Grove’s vegetable and flower gardens, and enjoy treats provided by the Historic Foodies of Iowa City. “PLAY BALL!” the early Iowa way:

[SOLD OUT] Afternoon Tea on the Titanic

On December 6, 2016 /

Discover what tea time was like on the Titanic! Traditional afternoon tea will be served featuring menu items from the Titanic. Author Lilly Setterdahl of Moline, Illinois, will present a program on the significance of the Titanic and its legacy. Setterdahl has written three books about the