Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead

The 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

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position: 

Conservation Department (Part-time) $15.00 to $17.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 4:30pm Central Time. (9 days remain)
Flyer advertising the event.
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Admission: FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry

  • Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk
  • See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village
  • Visit Santa in the Dammann Building
  • Write letter to Santa
  • Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda Fountain
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 12:00am to Friday, November 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Scott County, City and State offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observation of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the General Store is closed Saturday.

Flyer advertising the event.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 1:00pm

Learn how to make a natural wreath with Naturalist Mike. Grapevine will be used to create a wreath base which is then decorated with pine boughs, pinecones, seeds, and nuts. Participants my bring items to decorate and personalize their own creations. This class costs $10/wreath.

Online registrations is required. Click the link to register: Wreath