History/Historic Preservation

The all-state tour highlights barns that have received matching grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation for their restoration and those that have received an Award of Distinction or Preservation Award for restoration by the owner. The self-guided tour is free and open to the public and makes for a...

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...

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...

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...

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.