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Ankeny Writers Group
Kirkendall Public Library 1210 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr., Ankeny, IA, United StatesI plan to discuss the following topics: I. Research; 2. Books that helped me write and revise my book; 3. The best book that helped me persevere; 4. One or two historical sketch excerpts from Iowa Confederates in the Civil War.
Missouri Valley Public Library — Humanities Iowa
Missouri Valley Public Library 420 E. Huron St., Missouri Valley, IA, United StatesI plan to present "Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and the Iowa Underground Railroad." Program summary “Preacher,” “congressman,” “negro-stealer”: Josiah Bushnell Grinnell was called all of those things during his life. He was called a negro-stealer because he participated in the Iowa Underground Railroad. J.B. Grinnell and other Grinnell residents helped at least 37 fugitive slaves who […]
Phi Alpha Theta, Drake University
Cowles Library Reading Room, Drake University 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe public is invited to my presentation to Phi Alpha Theta, the history honors society at Drake University. A reception at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. in the Cowles Library Reading Room.
Winterset Public Library — Humanities Iowa event
Winterset Public Library 123 N 2nd St,, Winterset, United StatesI will give a presentation, drawing from my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War. Afterwards, there will be a book signing.
Des Moines Civil War Round Table
Machine Shed Restaurant 11151 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA, United StatesAt the end of the program, I plan to have a book signing. Schedule: Meal at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by Patrick Hoehne (U of Neb-Lincoln) giving the program, "Mapping the Causes & Violence of the New York City Draft Riots of 1863." Afterwards, I will sell and sign books.
The Artisan Gallery, West Des Moines
The Artisan Gallery 218 5th St., West Des Moines, IA, United StatesBook reading and signing
Drake Community Library, Grinnell
Drake Community Library 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United StatesAuthor talk, drawing upon my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, followed by a book signing.
Gibson Memorial Library, Creston, Iowa
Gibson Memorial Library 200 W. Howard, Creston, IA, United StatesAuthor talk, drawing upon my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, followed by a book signing.
Northern Illinois Civil War Round Table — Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 West Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesI plan to speak on "Five stories to flesh out the most common motive of Iowans who served the Confederacy." The stories will also shed light on ramifications for family relationships and the emotional and political pressures in Iowa during the war. At 5 p.m, the Round Table will have dinner at Sam's of Arlington […]