History

Established in 1986, the Adair County Heritage Museum is a five-acre complex dedicated to preserving and display- in the history of Adair County for the benefit and enlightenment of future generations.

Located on the west edge of Greenfield, it is operated by the Adair County Historical Society

Iowa Wildflowers

The museum complex is

surrounded by plantings of native grasses and Iowa wildflowers and is comprised of 8 separate buildings, reflecting   Adair County's history and housing a variety of historical displays.

 

Visitors may tour the main museum building, an agricultural history building, a one-room country school, a small city barn, a railroad depot, a century-old country church, a   recreational cabin, and the childhood home of former Iowa Governor George A. Wilson.

 

OPEN

 

 

1:00 -- 4:30 P.M.

Seven days a week

May 1 -- October 1

Open other times by appointment

 

Admission is charged:

Adults: $3.00

Children (5-12): $1.50

Children under 5: No charge

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Picnic facilities, parking, and public restrooms are

available.  Buildings are handicap accessible.

Large tours are welcome.

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LOCATION

 

The museum is located on the west edge of Greenfield, on the north side of Highway 92.  Entry is from Lakeview Drive, which intersects with Highway 92 on the east edge of the Museum Complex.  If traveling on Interstate 80, follow Exit 86 (Highway 25) south (approximately 12 miles) to Highway 92 and turn west.  If traveling on Interstate 35, follow Exit 56 (Highway 92) west (approximately 39 miles). Turn north (right) on Lakeview Drive to enter.

 

Annual Events

Quilt Show -- Opening Weekend (April)

Annual Meeting, with guest speaker (May)

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner (June)

County Fair Ice Cream Social (July)

Penn Avenue Wedding Reunion (June, bi-annually)

Farmer's Market Ice Cream Social (August)

Country School Experience (September)

Soup Supper (November)

Christmas Carol Sing-Along (December)