America 250

Women in the American Founding

Telling the stories of some women who played crucial roles in the politics, economics, and culture during the founding of our country.

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Our American Experiment ā€” 250 Years On

The presentation will discuss the state of American democracy in the context of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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America 250 Book Club (November)

A read and discuss group looking America during the revolutionary period focusing on the people and documents that shaped our American experiences.

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America 250

Iowa Remembers

The State Historical Society of Iowa is encouraging every county in the state to hold an ā€œopen houseā€ in some of its cemeteries.

Beautiful cemetary
America 250

America's Harvest

Americaā€™s Harvest is an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of agriculture, gardening, and horticulture to the freedoms we enjoy!

American's Harvest

How Pirates Saved the American Revolution

This lecture explores the exploits of American privateers and pirates who played a pivotal role in undermining British naval dominance during the Revolution.

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Living History Farms Spelling Bee

Living History Farms is excited to bring the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a 101-year-old American tradition, back to central Iowa!

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Music of America - Part 2

The Bel Canto Chorale will feature the genres that define distinctively American repertoire as we lead up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

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America 250 Book Club (January)

A read and discuss group looking America during the revolutionary period focusing on the people and documents that shaped our American experiences.

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America 250 Book Club (March)

A read and discuss group looking America during the revolutionary period focusing on the people and documents that shaped our American experiences.

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