Jones County Historical Society
Mission Statement
The Jones County Historical Society mission is for heritage preservation focusing on the unique history of Jones County, Iowa; heritage education being a leader in the preservation of local history; and heritage tourism collaborating and working together with other historical and cultural organizations.
Vision Statement
The Jones County Historical Society will be an educational resource, a leader in the preservation of local history, and an integral part of the community collaborating with other historical organizations in the area working together for mutual assistance and for the benefit of local history.
JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Jones County Historical Society was organized in the early 1970s. All items on display have been donated and volunteers maintain the grounds, buildings and displays. The Edinburgh Historical Village and Museum is located about 2 miles east of Amber, just off E23, 1/4 mile on Edinburgh Road. From Anamosa, proceed north on Hwy 151 to E23. Turn right on E23 and proceed through Amber about 2 miles to Edinburgh Road (by Edinburgh Manor). Edinburgh Village is behind the Jones County Maintenance Garage.
The grounds of the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum is available for family reunions, alumni gatherings, weddings, organizational meetings, and group tours.
There is no entrance fee for the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum , however, donations are appreciated.
HOURS
May-September: Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm or By Appointment
ADDRESS
13838 Edinburgh Road, Scotch Grove, IA 52310
CONTACTS
Byron Freese, 563-487-3651
MEMBERSHIP
$5.00 Individual per year
$10.00 Family per year
Jones County Historical Society Addition
Edinburgh Ghost Town Guestbook
This website will offer additional photos and information. Please sign our Guestbook. Check back often.
COMING EVENTS - EDINBURGH HISTORIC VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
Spring Breakfast in the Depot
Sunday May 6, 2012
8am to 1pm
The grounds of the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum is available for family reunions, alumni gatherings, weddings, organizational meetings, and group tours.
There is no fee, however, donations are appreciated.
2010 EVENTS - EDINBURGH HISTORIC VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
Filming at Edinburgh on October 16, 2010
Terry Folkerts of Historic Photo Archives is doing a series of videos of Ghost Towns of Iowa. He is currently working on the Hardin County towns. The video is of four Ghost Towns in Hardin County consisting of the towns of Berlin, Eagle City, Hardin City and Abbott. He used several of the buildings at Edinburgh (inside and outside of the buildings) for different shots that he will use in the Hardin County video. He also took some stock footage for use later. The release date of the video is February or March 2011.
Brian Pitman, from Wisconsin, is one of the actors. He was here last year for the Western Shootout and several years ago for the Civil War presentation at the Edinburgh Folk Festival. Other actors were re-enactors from the eastern Iowa area.
2009 EVENTS - EDINBURGH HISTORIC VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
Photos from Oats Shocking, August 2009
Hold curser over photo for identification
Hosting Museum on Sunday Afternoons, May - September
Volunteers who are new can team up with someone else to get acquainted with the procedure. To volunteer or receive more information, please contact Daryl Wherry , 563-485-2912 or Byron Freese, 563-487-3651.
Maintenance Projects
Various ongoing projects. For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Daryl Wherry , 563-485-2912 or Byron Freese, 563-487-3651.
"G. Moenk Returns from Germany" The Monticello Express, November 30, 1922, transcribed by Sharon Oltmanns