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Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Name: Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Address: 5925 Seminole Valley Trl NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411, US
Telephone: +13192865763
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

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Located on a beautiful 10 acre site in Seminole Valley, Ushers Ferry now features a dozen historic buildings that have been restored since the 2008 flood.
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village provides the citizens of Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa with a venue for family friendly events and programs that build community from the historical perspective of a small Iowa town at the turn of the 20th Century. The buildings are open to tour Monday-Friday, 9:00 - a.m. - 3:00 p.m. June-August. The village holds office hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Frid

ay throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds during the off-season.

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08/13/2025

Family Hayrack Night at Ushers Ferry Historic Village! August 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a last summer night out before the kids go back to school. Take a hayrack ride through Seminole Valley, eat s’mores around the bonfire, and take a self-guided tour of the village. Bring dinner if you want or snack on popcorn and sarsaparilla at the Ushers Ferry Saloon. $30/family (up to 4), $10/individual.

08/03/2025

Join us next week for a weekend opportunity to tour the village!

Free Admission Days are next weekend! Located ten-acres in beautiful Seminole Valley, Ushers Ferry features nine historic buildings that depict life in a small Iowa town between 1890 and 1910. Stop by for interactive, hands-on experiences that will take you back in time! Find out more about Free Admission Days here: https://buff.ly/0lwEj7P

07/19/2025

Come see us at Ushers Ferry today!

Rain, rain go away! It might be stormy this morning, but the rain is promising to clear off just in time for Saturday open hours from 10 am-2pm at Ushers Ferry Historic Village! Come see us today and talk with our interpreters as we work on a special project: hemming and sewing new curtains for our 1912 Telephone House exhibit on our antique treadle and hand crank sewing machines! The Saloon is open, there will be some fun crafts and hands on activities for kids and more! Admission $4 Adults, $3 Seniors/Veterans, $2 children. Under 5 free.

03/07/2025

Per Iowa Code Section 24.2A, the notice of public hearing for property tax revenue and levy for the City of Cedar Rapids budget can be found at https://www.CityofCR.com/Budget.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget, beginning July 1, 2025, aligns with City Council’s strategic goals and aligns with the One City Goal to Adjust to Financial Realities. This budget demonstrates our commitment to our employees, the community and our customers while continuing to move forward foc...

02/12/2025

Cheers to the 2025 Eastern Iowa Wedding Choice Award Winners!

Congratulations to all the talented wedding professionals who were nominated and won Bronze, Silver, or GOLD in the CEREMONY, RECEPTION & PARTY LOCATIONS categories!

HISTORICAL OR RELIGIOUS VENUE
GOLD // Palmer House Stable weddings & all life's events | SILVER (Tie) // The Outing Club Davenport, Iowa | SILVER (Tie) // Ushers Ferry Historic Village | BRONZE // Christ the King Chapel/ St. Ambrose University

MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY VENUE
GOLD // Bella sala event center | SILVER // The Midnight Gem | BRONZE (Tie) // Ashton Hill Farm | BRONZE (Tie) // Little Lights on the Lane | BRONZE (Tie) // The HarMac

BARN OR RURAL VENUE
GOLD // Walker Homestead Iowa City

WINERY, BREWERY, OR BAR VENUE
GOLD // Mississippi River Distilling Company | SILVER // Walker Homestead Farm and Winery | BRONZE // Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue

COUNTRY CLUB VENUE
GOLD // Davenport Country Club | SILVER (Tie) // Brown Deer Golf Club| SILVER (Tie) // The Cedar Rapids Country Club | BRONZE (TIe) // Elmcrest Country Club | BRONZE (TIe) // The Outing Club

OUTDOOR VENUE
GOLD // Bella Sala Event Center | SILVER // Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue | BRONZE // Little Lights on the Lane

HOTEL AS A VENUE
GOLD // Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

HOTEL FOR GUEST’S STAY
GOLD // Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel | SILVER // DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

PARTY LOCATION — REHEARSAL DINNER OR WEDDING SHOWER LOCATION
GOLD // Big Grove Brewery | SILVER // Me & Billy | BRONZE // Vue Rooftop

If you do not see a category that was in the voting list, that category did not receive enough votes and no winners have been awarded.

Thank you to our 2025 Award Sponsors:
Voting & Website: Heartland Wedding Ideas
Social Media: TandemHart Paperie
Promotional Support: Era Events & Design and Elizabeth Bliss Events

03/13/2024

Per the Iowa Code section 24.2A, the notice of public hearing for property tax levy can be found at:

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, beginning July 1, 2024, aligns with EnvisionCR, the City’s comprehensive plan, Council’s strategic goals, and the City’s thematic goal to Champion a Culture of Commitment. The budget demonstrates the City’s commitment to budget stewardship and financial su...

10/23/2023

It was a beautiful day at Ushers Ferry Historic Village this past weekend! Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who helped give children a fun day at the Safe Halloween for Kids!

07/06/2023

Due to city road construction Seminole Valley Trail is closed from Seminole Valley Road on Thursday, July 6th to Friday, July 7th. You can reach Ushers Ferry by taking Ushers Ridge Drive from Seminole Valley Road. Turn left, onto River Parkway, and continue to Seminole Valley Trail. Turn left at Seminole Valley Trail and you can reach the main gates of Ushers Ferry.

02/15/2023

Per the Iowa Code section 384.15A, documents for the City of Cedar Rapids total maximum property tax dollars:

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07/25/2022

Ushers Ferry phones and email are down Monday, July 25, 2022 for maintenance. If you need immediate assistance, please call Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation at 319-286-5566.

02/08/2022

Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz presented City Council Members with his proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 at a special council meeting on February 7. The proposed budget serves to allocate resources and establish a direction for the City’s programs and services for the coming year. Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget in March 2022. Full details of the budget are available on the city’s website at cedar-rapids.org. Per the Iowa Code section 384.15A, documents for total maximum property tax dollars: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/.../depart.../finance/budget.php

10/15/2021

We have had several phone calls today asking if the "Night at Ushers Scary" Haunted Tour event is happening tonight (October 15-16). THIS IS AN OLD LISTING from years past on an event website that is not ours! The next event will be our Harvest Hayrack rides on Wednesday, October 27th. Please visit the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation page for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/572744027485954/

Welcome to the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Address

5925 Seminole Valley Trl NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52411

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13192865763

Website

http://www.ufhv.com/, http://www.crrec.org/

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Ushers Ferry Historic Village provides the citizens of Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa with a venue for family friendly events and programs that build community from the historical perspective of a small Iowa town at the turn of the 20th Century. Located on a beautiful 10 acre site in Seminole Valley, Ushers Ferry now features a dozen historic buildings that have been restored since the 2008 flood. The buildings are open to tour Monday-Friday, 9:00 - a.m. - 3:00 p.m. June-September. The village holds office hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds during the off-season.