Beat the winter blues and join the State Historical Museum of Iowa for a variety of fun winter break programs and events occurring December 27-29.
Join State Curator Leo Landis as he provides an overview history of the Iowa precinct caucuses featuring stories of important people, events, and campaigns and will also highlight artifacts from the collections of the State Historical Museum of Iowa.
Kicking off a series of Iowa History Month presentations at our Research Centers, come listen to an overview of resources available at the State Historical Society of Iowa led by State Government Records Archivist Kelsey Berryhill. Admission is free and open to the public.
In 1973, the newest railroad in the United States brought its first cargo to Iowa City. Born from the ashes of the Rock Island, the businessmen and farmers of the Central Iowa Railway made a valiant attempt to keep the Amish heartland of Iowa connected to each other and the world beyond.
Ever wondered about the history of properties in your area? Join archives staff for an overview on the historical resources available at the State Historical Society of Iowa to conduct property research in the State of Iowa.
Iowa artist Grant Wood's most controversial painting and lithograph might be one he titled, "Sultry Night." The lithograph was banned by the U.S. Post Office and Wood, in frustration, sawed the painting in two and burned the objectionable half.
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