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‘Roadshow’ Sneak Peek

'Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow Iowa' Free, but reservations are required February 8 • 2 p.m. Iowa PBS • 6450 Corporate Dr., Johnston, IA Iowa PBS is celebrating Antiques Roadshow's visit to Living History...

Professional Development for Teachers

Westward Expansion: An Upper Plains Perspective One-day seminar Saturday, April 5 • 8:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Free, but registration is required Lunch will be provided America’s vision of westward expansion is a prominent feature of the...

Family Easter

It's Easter in Walnut Hill! Egg hunts and so much more ... Saturday, April 19 • 9 a.m.-noon Advance admission: $11 for ages 2+ ($10 for members), <2 free Admission at the door: $12 for...

Fido on the Farms

We welcome dogs all season, but this is their special day! Saturday, May 3 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • All activities included with General Admission Bring your well-behaved pup to visit our farm sites, walk...

Decoration Day + Historic Baseball

Explore the origins and meaning of Memorial Day! Saturday, May 24 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All activities included with General Admission Memorial Day began in 1868 as a day called Decoration Day. More than 600,000...

Spring Homeschool Day

The perfect opportunity for families to learn together! Friday, May 30 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Discounted admission with pre-registration • Free for members You and your children will have the opportunity to tour the museum’s...

Circuit Court Day

Sit on an 1870s jury and render your verdict! Saturday, June 7 • All activities included with General Admission Lawyers, witnesses, judge, and court clerks, re-created by our historic interpreters in period clothing, will present...

Emancipation Day + Historic Baseball

Explore Black history in Iowa June 14 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All presentations and activities included with General Admission Although Iowa entered the Union as a free state in 1846, the Emancipation Proclamation issued in...

Pioneer Wedding

Here comes the bride ... but she's not dressed in white! Saturday, June 28 11:30 a.m. at the 1850 Pioneer Farm Please allow at least a half-hour for the tractor cart ride from the Visitor...

Independence Day + Historic Baseball

Celebrate July 4th the old-fashioned way! Friday, July 4 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WE'RE OPEN RAIN OR SHINE! All activities included with General Admission! Celebrate a historic Independence Day in the town of Walnut Hill....

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