Join us in the Amana Heritage Museum Auditorium for a variety of talks and discussions about heritage in the Amana Colonies on March 5-7th beginning daily at 9am. Get a close look at specific people and families who lived during the Communal Era and after, and explore the Amana Family Tree as a group with…
The Homestead Folk Art Museum will host its grand opening on Saturday, April 5th with FREE admission for all guests from 10am-7pm! During the day the Folk Art Museum will be open for visitors to explore and learn about the cultural heritage of the Amana Colonies. During that time various local artists and makers will…
Join us on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 for an Easter Traditions class at the newly opened Homestead Folk Art Museum. During this class, from 10am-1pm, we will talk about spring holiday traditions in the Amana Colonies while learning how to dye Amana Glue Eggs. During the class we will also try Amana Easter bunny cookies…
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at 9am at the Amana Heritage Museum, 705 44th Ave Amana, IA. Each child will receive an Easter basket filled with goodies. For ages 12 and below. Please be aware that baskets contain small toys and candy and children should always be supervised. Cost…
On Saturday, May 3, 2025 the Amana Heritage Society will be celebrating spring and welcoming summer at Maifest at the Amana Colonies Festhalle, we will be serving Potato Pancakes from 11am-3pm! This event serves as a fundraiser for the Amana Heritage Society and gives us a chance to participate in our Amana Colonies Festivals in…
Join us on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Experience both modern and traditional gardens in the Amana Colonies for Colonies in Bloom! This self-guided tour will take you through the colonies to several unique gardens to view vegetables, fruits, greenery, perennials, annuals, and much more. A map with information on the participating gardens will be available in print at each garden location as…
"What is the cost to mend a broken heart?" Join us for a live performance of “Heart Balm,” by playwright Janet Schlapkohl at the historic Homestead Village Church Museum. "Heart Balm," is the story of a young German immigrant who discovers love, a new occupation, the Iowa court system, and herself. Doors will open…
Join us on Friday, July 11th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…