Records of Birth, Marriage and Death are some of the most in demand and utilized records the government creates. Join us for an overview of what vital records are, where to find them and how to access them.
Join Janelle Molony, a descendant of Dr. James and Sarah Rousseau (pioneer settlers of Liberty Township), as she dives into the immigration experiences of the refined lady musician from New Castle Upon Tyne to Michigan, Kentucky, Iowa, and the Wild West!
Museum Collections Coordinator Kay Coats and Special Collections Archivist Jessica Nay will share how items in the State Historical Society’s collections are stored for long-term preservation and will offer advice on caring for your own collections of personal and family treasures, including obje
Our lead conservator and instructor, Paige Wilkinson, will demonstrate how to preserve an historical Iowa map from our collection, including dry-cleaning, mending and encapsulation.
Records of Birth, Marriage and Death are some of the most in demand and utilized records the government creates. Join us for an overview of what vital records are, where to find them and how to access them.
In an exciting new project at our Iowa City location, two University of Iowa students are currently working to catalog and organize historical artifacts.
This Iowa History Month, shake or stir things up with a few drinks and a peek into the past at History on the Rocks. Join Des Moines trivia master Anthony Taylor for a night of Iowa themed trivia.
Dave Holmgren with the Iowa Freedom Trail Project at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Des Moines will share highlights from the ongoing study of the Underground Railroad in Iowa before and during the Civil War.
Come see our music collections by Iowa artists, including vinyl, cassette tapes, posters, and more! We will be listening to selections from the collection and available to answer questions about the project.
This program provides an overview on historical resources available to conduct property research in the State of Iowa.
Cafe Baratta's is offering a new lunch option for visitors and families every other Wednesday.
Jessi Galligan, Executive Director at Pella Historical Museums, will share about the history and legacy of Pella’s Tulip Festival. First organized in 1935, Tulip Time is a celebration of the community’s history and Dutch heritage.
