Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead
Notice: Beginning this Saturday, June 29th, the Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead will reopen with new temporary hours.
The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim.
The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned.
OPEN DAILY
9 AM - 5 PM
TEMPORARY HOURS
MON-FRI: CLOSED; SAT-SUN: 9AM-5PM
April thru October
Adults $2, 16 and under free.
Located at 28050 230th Ave, at Bluff Road
Scott County, Iowa
Phone: (563) 225-2981
Features
Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 11:00am to Monday, September 2, 2024 - 4:00pm
Labor Day Weekend Fall Festival, Sept 1-2, 2024, 11:00am - 4:00pm Daily; $2.00 adults, $1.00 kids, under 5 free.
Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Music, Food Vendors, Blacksmithing, Family Fun!!
Monday, September 2, 2024
Scott County offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observation of Labor Day. Have a safe Labor Day weekend.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 8:00am
Join the Wapsi Staff for its 4th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
Registration closes on September 14th. Must register by August 25th to be guaranteed a shirt.
go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 11:00am to 3:30pm
Join the Wapsi River Center staff as we celebrate Monarch Butterflies. We will have kid’s activities such as butterfly crafts, a photo booth, and education stations. There will be a monarch presentation at 11:00 am., a prairie hike and butterfly catching and Monarch tagging and testing at 12:00 p.m.
Ms. Mariposa's Monarch Butterfly Bus (All Day)
Wolfe It Down Wood Fired Pizza Food Truck (11 a - 2:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT: Fourth Wall Films Nature Documentaries Screening (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
This event is FREE and fun for the entire family, but registration is required. To register click here [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics