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Welcome to the Johnson County Historical Society's museum complex
This site is under construction. New information and pages will be added frequently. Meanwhile, not all links will work
The main museum, co-located with the Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library, features permanent and rotating exhibits on Johnson COunty history.
The 1840s Courthouse is the site of the famous 1870 Old Drum trial. The ground floor reproduces the original courtroom, while the second floor houses numerous exhibits.
The Elm Schoolhouse is an early 20th Century one-room school from western Johnson County. The Schoolhouse Pickers perform here most Sunday afternoons.
The Culp Building holds agricultural exhibits, as well as special exhibits such as New Harmonies.
Our current Special Exhibit is New Harmonies, Celebrating American Roots Music, from October 1 to November 7, 2009.
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