Monthly Hill O’ Beans Coffee Social
October 10, 9:00 am
Museum Lounge
Join us each month on the second Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a short presentation on a historic topic and to share your insights. This event is free and open to the public.
This month’s topic is “They Have Arrived!” Come along for a reprise of a well-known,
other-worldly event.
Annual Covered Bridge Festival
October 14-15, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Historical Complex
Festival on the Hill is a unique experience with horse-drawn wagon rides, a Civil War camp, and free admission to the Madison County Historical Museum AND guided tours of the Bevington Mansion. Free Popcorn and Make-Your-Own-S’mores, plus a cannon firing, starts at 6:45 pm on Saturday, October 14. For a full schedule, click here.
Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Event
October 29, 12:00 pm lunch with meeting to follow
Museum Lounge
We take time each year for two very important tasks: updating our Society members on the previous year AND showing appreciation to our many volunteers. If you would like to attend and are not a member, that’s not a problem! You can join the Madison County Historical Society that day. Or get started now by clicking here for a membership application.
Trick or Treat Around the Square
October 31, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Winterset Courthouse Square
History on the Hill is looking forward to being part of this annual Halloween event.
Stop by for a treat and to show off your costume.
Still Time to Enjoy History on The Hill in 2023!
CLOSES October 15
Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm, Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Come explore our various structures and exhibits, featuring this season’s special exhibits, “Towns Through Time” and “Team Spirit”. In addition, explore our historic Bevington Mansion and 14 outbuildings on the Complex grounds.
We’re open each Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., through Sunday, Oct. 15. Admission is $5/adult, with kids always free, and includes access to all exhibits within the Museum and a guided tour of the mansion. You can look through the outbuildings anytime during open hours at no charge, so come out and explore! Bring your family and friends, plus a camera, to capture the fun in this beautiful historic setting.
Still Time to Enjoy History on The Hill in 2023!
CLOSES October 15
Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm, Sunday 1-5pm
Come explore our various structures and exhibits, featuring this season’s special exhibits, “Towns Through Time” and “Team Spirit”. In addition, explore our historic Bevington Mansion and 14 outbuildings on the Complex grounds.
We’re open each Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., through Sunday, Oct. 15. Admission is $5/adult, with kids always free, and includes access to all exhibits within the Museum and a guided tour of the mansion. You can look through the outbuildings anytime during open hours at no charge, so come out and explore! Bring your family and friends, plus a camera, to capture the fun in this beautiful historic setting.