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
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Scott County offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observation of New Year's Day. Have a safe New Years.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Come join Wapsi River Center staff and learn to create your own health and home products made with natural ingredients. Making your own natural products is more sustainable, customizable, and it's FUN! At this program we will make soap, lip balm, and hand sanitizer. We will also discuss recycling, upcycling, and reducing your footprint on the planet! Participants must be 5 years and older. The program costs $8/person for supplies
Online registration is required. Please click the link to register: Health & Home
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00am
Learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. At the end of the program, you will make take-home pine cone bird feeders to hang in your own backyard. Bird watchers of all ages can participate in this FREE program.
Register on line at Backyard Birds.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the winter wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron cooking skills to the test and make pancakes served with hickory syrup and tea out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles