Iowa Mennonite Museum and Archives

07/01/2026

The vine appears to have enjoyed the warm weather!

05/30/2026

https://youtu.be/ciVVqLW4t2M
View the presentations for the Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa Spring Meeting given on Monday, April 27, 2026 on the link. The first presenter was Darrell Yoder on Post Revolutionary War, Benedict Miller, Conscientious Objector. The second presenter was James Yoder on World War I War Bonds, Ananias Beachy, Conscientious Objector.

05/23/2026

Come browse and learn about Amish and Mennonite history in our museum. Before venturing on to the next historical facility on the grounds, take a minute to relax on a bench outside the museum and view the growing vine on the porch post. How big do you think the vine will be by the end of June?

05/23/2026

Books for Sale! Larry's Ride, From Farm to Finance: A Country Boy's Journey. Newly printed books available at our museum. You won't want to miss out on this story of a local boy, Larry Miller, who grew up as a farm kid from Kalona, IA. Driving a John Deere tractor was just the beginning of his many adventures.

05/22/2026

In recognition of our forefathers who came to this country, come see our new display titled, And They Came, and They Served; as Conscientious Objectors.

05/22/2026

https://youtu.be/qSziSmc8Z44
2025 Fall Meeting of the Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa, Speaker Frank Yoder, Historian

Amish Sleeping Preacher in Kalona Iowa, 1831-1886

05/19/2026

Darrell Yoder speaking on Post Revolutionary War, Benedict Miller, Conscientious Objector, Son of late Frank Yoder.
(Spoke on April 27th, 2026 at the Spring MHSI Meeting at Kalona Mennonite.)

04/08/2026

Open to the Public
Hosted at Kalona Mennonite Church

03/21/2026