Posts Tagged Spring Event

POSTPONED: Atlases, Maps, and More: The Melchoir Huebinger Lecture

On January 14, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. This event has been rescheduled for the 11th of October. This lecture, presented by Mike Flaherty, will provide a wealth of information about Melchoir Huebinger and his creation of the first Iowa road atlas. Melchoir Huebinger

POSTPONED: East Frisian Tea Party and Musicale

On November 12, 2019 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. This annual event will feature delicious German food researched and provided by the Iowa City Historic Foodies. East Frisia, a cultural region that spans northwestern Germany, has a particular style

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

Irving Weber Days: All In One Room

On March 1, 2019 /

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

Czech Tea Party—EVENT FULLY BOOKED, waiting list available

On February 26, 2019 /

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

Earth Day Celebration (JCHS Activities)

On March 17, 2018 /

As part of the larger Iowa City Earth Day Celebration, JCHS will be giving open house-style tours of the Poor Farm and Asylum from 2-5 p.m. Why were there farms associated with the poor? Come to the Poor Farm to learn about how poor people, mentally and

Plum Grove Season Opening Celebration and Picnic

On February 7, 2018 /

The Season Opening of Plum Grove will feature the talents of many Johnson County locals: a spinner from the Amana Colonies, weavers from the Craft Guild of Iowa City, a local Civl War historian, and a scholar of the Littleton Brothers. Come to Plum Grove to make

Chinese Heritage Tea

On January 19, 2018 /

Join JCHS for our annual tea party! This year’s tea is celebrating the 2nd largest demographic in Johnson County and the thousands of Chinese and Chinese Americans who have chosen JC as their home. This event will feature a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a local erhu musician,

Brinton Silent Film Project

On April 21, 2017 /

The Brinton Silent Film Project features Red Cedar Trio members, flutist Jan Boland, guitarist John Dowdall and cellist Carey Bostian, performing live to accompany an exceptionally rare and unique collection of silent films from 1895-1908. Film owner and historian Michael Zahs will also provide a historical narration about the films.

Brinton Entertainment Collection

On January 26, 2017 /

Historian Michael Zahs will offer a historic perspective on Frank and Indiana Brinton who were traveling entertainers from Washington, Iowa. Between 1879 and 1915, the Brintons entertained audiences throughout the Midwest, including Iowa City. This program will also include examples from the Brintons’ collection of magic