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‘It Takes an Iowan’

Feeding the world is no small task! March 30–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission With the global population predicted to hit 9 billion by the year 2050, feeding the world requires...

‘What We Wear’

A look at our period clothing July 17–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission "Period clothing" is the term for reproduction clothing and accessories that museum staff wear. Period clothing is distinct...

‘Cabin Fever’

See one of the most enduring quilt patterns in the U.S. July 30–October 30 • MarketPlace Museum Store Gallery Included with General Admission The Log Cabin style, a square framed by rectangular “logs,” was probably...

Medicine Shows

The cure for anything that ails you! Saturday, October 19 • 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. • Behind Flynn Mansion Included with General Admission The Walnut Hill Drama Society presents Professor Savage’s Traveling Medicine Show....

‘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...

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