Floyd County Museum’s Mckenna Lloyd: Chautauqua Talks, Heritage Fest, and Tractor Talks Heat Up Summer

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

Mckenna Lloyd, director of the Floyd County Museum, shared exciting updates for the museum’s spring and summer plans. On May 17, the museum hosts its final Chautauqua Talk of the season with Michelle Sprout Murray, author of Amazing Iowa, sharing fun Iowa history facts at 10 AM—free to all. The big summer event, Heritage Fest, is set for July 26, featuring a petting zoo, live music, and family-friendly history-inspired crafts and games. The museum’s Tractor Talks return, starting June 14 at 10 AM with Derek Huhn discussing his project to digitize Oliver tractor build cards, followed by talks in July and August. The museum is open year-round, Wednesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM, with fresh exhibits updated regularly, a gift shop, and membership options. Lloyd encourages visitors to explore Floyd County’s history and consider donating items during spring cleaning.

Dive into Floyd County’s rich history! Visit the Floyd County Museum Wednesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM, or check out their events and exhibits at floydcountymuseum.org. Don’t miss Heritage Fest on July 26 and Tractor Talks starting June 14—plan your visit today!