Old Jefferson Day

The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) is holding our Annual Old Jefferson Town Day and Tractor Drive on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This event consists of:

Tractor Ride/Exhibit
Exhibits of Small Engines, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Antique Toys, Pedal Tractors & more.
Demonstrations planned: Blacksmith Shop, Rug Weaving and Rock Carving

As usual, the proceeds of this event will provide funds for:

repairs to our 11 vintage buildings at Old Jefferson Town
safeguard artifacts
foster education exhibits

Days Events

8:00 am Registration

8:30 am Tractor Drive starts

11:30 am approximately Lunch

Thank you for your continued support and interest in “Old Jefferson Town.”

Sponsorship

Sponsors that donate $100 or more by August 1, 2025 will receive:

Your name listed on the backside of our 2025 commemorative t-shirt
One 2025 commemorative t-shirt
One Meal Ticket for this Event
Recognition in the Oskaloosa Independent Newspaper
Recognition on our Website: OldJeffersonTown.com
Recognition on our Facebook page

As you know, the JCHS is a not-for-profit historical organization that strives to preserve the history of Jefferson County and is qualified under section 501c3 of the Federal Internal Revenue Service which makes your donation eligible for a tax deduction.

Our Board of Directors and volunteers are proud to have such a loyal group of sponsors that have kept our antique village alive since 1971. Thank you so very much for your continued support.

Drivers & Exhibitors

The schedule for the day is:

Early Registration is recommended to help estimate the amount of food to prepare. The early registration fee is $40 (a $5 savings) and must be post marked or submitted electronically by August 1, 2025. The registration fee includes one meal ticket and one T-shirt.
8:00 am Registration. Registration fee after August 1, 2025 is $45.00. The registration fee includes one meal ticket and one T-shirt.
8:30 am Tractor Drive starts.
Don’t want to drive your tractor on the drive, that’s ok. Bring it for display for the day. We also encourage displays of stationary engines, antique toys, toy tractors, antique dozers, or any unique collection that you think would be of interest to the public.
11:30 am approximately Lunch will be served when the parade of tractors return to Old Jefferson Town.
Extra meal tickets and T-shirts are available for an additional fee.

Bring your friends, come hungry and enjoy a day of fun. It is ALWAYS fun to meet with old and new friends.