Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!

THE FROELICH 1890s VILLAGE MUSEUM SITE
We are open again on May 10, 2025
We will then resume normal tourism hours.
Sundays: 11AM-5PM
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
​10AM -5PM See you then!

If you'd like to book the Froelich Barn Event Center
please call Denise #563-880-1525.
Or email: [email protected]

Home to John Froelich's invention of the
first gasoline tractor to propel itself
forward & back in 1892. This became the
forerunner to the John Deere Tractor Company.
                Our guided tours include:

• 1891 General Store and Post Office
• Replicas of John Froelich's first tractor
• 1866 One Room School: Froelich #5
• Warehouse and Blacksmith Shop
• Railroad Depot
• Jim Cowell small scale Semi's
• 1903 Vintage Barn
• History of Froelich

Come enjoy your tour of the many buildings at Froelich 1890s Village Museum.
A great place to bring your entire family, kid-friendly, engaging & fun as
you step back in time.

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