HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JOHNSTON, IA

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

The 4.4 acre park opened in 2009 and features artwork by many artists.   

At the time of my visit, there were 28 sculptures.    

This installation is "Nomade" by Jaume Piensa.  The sculpture is 27 feet tall!    

It is a crouching figure with a skin composed of letters.

Visitors can go inside the sculpture.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Johnston Historical Society, located in Johnston, Iowa, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of the Johnston community and its surrounding areas. The Society was established in 1977 and has been dedicated to preserving the history of the area ever since.

The Society collects, preserves, and displays artifacts and documents that tell the story of Johnston and its surrounding areas, with a focus on the early days of settlement and the development of the community. They collect a wide range of artifacts, including photographs, documents, furniture, clothing, tools, and other objects that reflect the history of Johnston and its people.

The Society also sponsors a wide range of programs and activities that promote the understanding and appreciation of Johnston’s history. This includes lectures, exhibits, classes, tours, and reenactments. The Society also hosts special events throughout the year such as the annual Johnston History Fair and the Johnston Historical Society Festival.

In addition to its collection and programming, the Society is committed to the preservation and protection of Johnston’s history. They are currently working to identify and preserve historic sites and buildings in the area, and to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these sites for future generations. The Society also offers grants and scholarships to local students and organizations that are working to preserve and promote the history of Johnston and its surrounding areas.

The Johnston Historical Society is a dedicated organization that is committed to preserving and promoting the history of Johnston and its surrounding areas. Through its collections, programming, and preservation efforts, the Society is helping to ensure that Johnston’s rich history is not forgotten.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JOHNSTON IA. US MID #8401900517

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JOHNSTON STATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6161 NORTHGLENN DR
JOHNSTON
IA
50131-4816

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900517
Name JOHNSTON STATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421424702
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.684358, -93.704138
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 153
US Census Tract: 011404
US Census Block: 1013