History/Historic Preservation
The annual Preserve Iowa Summit is the state’s premier conference for professionals and volunteers involved in historic preservation. Through expert presentations, workshops and tours, participants will learn new ways to preserve Iowa’s past for the future.
The 2021 summit’s theme, “The...
Date
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 9:00am to Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 3:00pm
The State Historical Society is accepting nominations for its 12-person board of trustees. Nominations may be submitted by anyone, but nominees must be members of the State Historical Society of Iowa, willing to attend five meetings per year, and serve on various committees. Nominations should...
Date
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 11:45pm
The State Historical Society of Iowa is accepting nominations for its Excellence in Iowa History Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and communities that made outstanding contributions to the study and practice of Iowa history during 2020, as well as outstanding publications...
Date
Monday, February 1, 2021 - 11:45pm
To celebrate the holidays that take place during the cold Iowa winters, State Curator Leo Landis will explore the history of Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa in Iowa.
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
