Parks and Recreation

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Ushers Ferry Historic Village Guided Tours

*NEW* Curator’s Tour of Ushers FerryUshers Ferry's Curator, Ann Cejka, dressed in clothing from the early 1900s.

(All Ages)
Do you have a group of family or friends who want to dive deeper into our local history? Take a special fully-guided tour of Ushers Ferry with the curator and learn the real history behind the village homes and businesses -- from the early pioneers who settled Linn County to the later waves of immigrants who left their unique mark on Cedar Rapids. This is a great opportunity to understand Iowa’s local history and culture from the working class point of view.

Tours are available May through October by appointment.
Call 319-286-5699 for pricing and to reserve your tour.

Senior “Step-On” Tour
(18+ yrs.)
Looking for a place to take your senior group or assisted living residents with mobility issues? Ushers Ferry Historic Village now offers “step-on” guided tours by appointment. Stop by the Visitors' Center to meet your “step-on” guide and tour the village from the comfort of your own bus. Following your tour, your group has the option to explore one of the fully-accessible buildings and to share a Q & A with the guide. The fee is $4 per person.

Tours are available May through October by appointment. Call 319-286-5699 to reserve your tour.    

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