Posts Tagged Lecture

POSTPONED: Using Archaeology to Follow Meskwaki Leaders across Pre-Statehood Iowa

On January 23, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. Cindy Peterson shares the stories and artifacts that uncover the history of Meskwaki migrations in the early 1800s. She’ll use her 20+ years of research and first-hand experience in the

POSTPONED: Atlases, Maps, and More: The Melchoir Huebinger Lecture

On January 14, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. This event has been rescheduled for the 11th of October. This lecture, presented by Mike Flaherty, will provide a wealth of information about Melchoir Huebinger and his creation of the first Iowa road atlas. Melchoir Huebinger

Gangster in our Midst Lecture and Book Signing

On March 8, 2019 /

Author Betty Passick (click here to visit her website) will share A Ray of Hope, her presentation on her new book Gangster in our Midst: A Historical Novel. In the midst of recounting the true story of gangster Louis La Cava, bookkeeper to Al Capone, authoress Betty Passick also

Czech Tea Party—EVENT FULLY BOOKED, waiting list available

On February 26, 2019 /

This year’s annual tea party is a Czech Tea! Come to this annual event to eat traditional Czech food, drink hearty amounts of tea, and learn about Czechs in Iowa from our guest speaker Marybeth Slonneger. Sandra Hudson will share her personal journey of growing up in

Oakdale Sanatorium Lecture

On August 16, 2018 /

Kathy Fait presents her collected research on Oakdale Sanatorium. Learn about the history of medical knowledge and care in the 20th century. Specifically, as it applies to tuberculosis—a leading cause of death for the past 100+ years. Our presenter will touch on the history of Oakdale Sanatorium,

Lost Buxton Lecture

On January 17, 2018 /

Join JCHS in celebrating Black History Month! Come hear beloved authoress and sought-after public speaker Rachelle Chase talk about her latest book Images of America: Lost Buxton.

Celebration of History

On October 12, 2017 /

Join Johnson County Historical Society for our “Celebration of History” fundraiser at the Coralville Marriott & Convention Center. Enjoy a delightful afternoon which will include a silent auction starting at 12:00 pm, with lunch starting at 12:30 pm. Monticello author Douglas Monk will present “Iowa’s First Highway:

Brinton Entertainment Collection

On January 26, 2017 /

Historian Michael Zahs will offer a historic perspective on Frank and Indiana Brinton who were traveling entertainers from Washington, Iowa. Between 1879 and 1915, the Brintons entertained audiences throughout the Midwest, including Iowa City. This program will also include examples from the Brintons’ collection of magic

Packing Up – A Program Presented By Sarah Uthoff

On December 21, 2016 /

JCHS will be hosting the program “Packing Up” in honor of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 150th birthday! This program features a twist on Wilder’s life as the audience looks in on her as she is packing up to move to Mansfield, Missouri. Wilder moved around a lot in

The Life of Harriet Tubman

On December 15, 2016 /

In honor of Black History Month, Johnson County Historical Society is hosting a program on Harriet Tubman, as portrayed by Coralville resident, Portia Byrd. Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made