What: Upcoming Events at Western Historic Trails Center

Times: Various

Dates: Various

Place: Western Historic Trails Center, 3434 Richard Downing Ave. Council Bluffs.

Contact: KC Hummel, 712-366-4900

April 1, 2005, 5:30 p.m.: Campfire, Coffee and Conversation
Pull on your boots and jeans and come spend some time around a "real" indoor campfire listening to stories of pioneers, cowboys, Native American and the West. Have a cup of coffee and visit with historians, storytellers, and musicians. This month DNR/Americorp worker, Chris Ullrich will be here to talk about nature.

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Jam and Bread
An afternoon acoustic jam complete with home-baked bread. Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen.

April 17, 2:00 p.m.: The Early History of Council Bluffs
Mary Lou McGinn and Kathy Meldrum will present a program on the early history of Council Bluffs based on the lives and livelihoods of some of the city's early settlers buried in historic Fairview Cemetery. A slide presentation will feature the cemetery as well as the historical homes of these citizens. Sponsored by the Pottawattamie County Historical Society and Western Historic Trails Center.

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2005; 1- 4 p.m.: Jam and Bread
An afternoon acoustic jam complete with home-baked bread. Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen.

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