The Iowa Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee has a mission of connecting the public to events, places, programs and people observing the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War in Iowa. The following activities have been endorsed by the committee.
History on the Move - "The Fiery Trial"
This mobile exhibit based at the State Historical Museum explores Iowa's involvement in the Civil War and is available for booking.
Click here for details.
"Iowa and the Civil War: Nothing but Victory" - Open April 14, 2012 - April 2013
Discover the stories of Iowa and those who served in America’s bloodiest conflict when “Iowa and the Civil War: Nothing But Victory” open now at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Click here to read more about the exhibit and upcoming events.
The Governor’s Own Iowa Rifles; Company “A” 49th Regiment Veteran Volunteer Infantry/SVR Honor Guard for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Contact:
David Lamb
1305 Locust #7, Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-5900 (daytime)
www.iowavalor.com
Muscatine County Civil War Memorial Committee
Reconstruction of the County Civil War Memorial
Contact:
Lee Miller
Muscatine County Civil War Memorial Committee
2814 Dawson Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-263-8988
Henry County Iowa Civil War 150th Committee
Various county events, tours, exhibits, Facebook and publications
Contact:
Pat White
Henry County Iowa Civil War 150th
PO Box 333
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-4983
Pwhite6024@aol.com
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Civil War Sesquicentennial site
Online exhibitions, slideshows, exclusive articles, and podcasts.
Iowa Civil War Monuments
A guide to Iowa Civil War monuments statewide provided by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.