Posts Tagged Summer Event

POSTPONED: Using Archaeology to Follow Meskwaki Leaders across Pre-Statehood Iowa

On January 23, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. Cindy Peterson shares the stories and artifacts that uncover the history of Meskwaki migrations in the early 1800s. She’ll use her 20+ years of research and first-hand experience in the

CANCELLED: Tomato Taste at Plum Grove

On January 16, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Look back next year for similar events! The public is invited to sample tomatoes at the annual Tomato Taste at Plum Grove, hosted by the Master Gardeners of Johnson County. The Tomato Taste is a tribute

CANCELLED: Taste of Plum Grove

On January 14, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Look back next year for similar events! Celebrating 25 years of the Heritage Gardens! The annual celebration, hosted by the Johnson County Master Gardeners, is a tribute to Iowa’s history and food. Built in 1844, Plum

Lucas Farms History Day (JCHS Activities)

On November 15, 2019 /

Notice: Activities have switched from the 27th! The Lucas Farms History Day is a festival just south of downtown Iowa City. Easily accessible, the festival includes free food, games, and much more! This event is part of a summer series highlighting the Meskwaki Nation and their history

POSTPONED: Plum Grove Season Opening Celebration

On November 12, 2019 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. This event is the perfect opportunity for families to get out of the house over the long Memorial Day weekend. Kids can burn off some energy making crafts and running

School Days Exhibit

On September 27, 2019 /

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.

2019 Barn Tour

On July 17, 2019 /

The annual Barn Tour is a yearly staple for Johnson County natives in the know. Barns around northern Johnson County are on our list to explore and experience in full! Don’t worry about the summer heat, the tour will travel in style in an air-conditioned motor coach.

Lucas Farms History Day (JCHS Activities)

On June 26, 2019 /

The Lucas Farms History Day is chock full of fun things to do around the Lucas Farms Neighborhood! Pony rides, free burgers and hotdogs, bicycle tours of the area and much more are all available. See below for a full schedule of events. The JCHS’s contribution this

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.

Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa Book Signing and Lecture

On May 7, 2019 /

Author Rachelle Chase (visit her website here) returns to the JCHS with her second book on Buxton: Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa. Buxton, IA was a place of racial inclusion in a time when our country was anything but. Come to the JCHS’s Community Room