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SHSI Events
Montauk Open for School Tours and Groups
May 1
Historic Sites Open for Season
Memorial Day
Many of the State Historical Society’s historic sites will open to
the public Memorial Day weekend, May 27. Hours are:
Montauk, Clermont
Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. daily. Call (563) 423-7173. Groups by appointment.
Plum Grove, Iowa City
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop, Haverhill
Hours: Daily, Noon to 4 p.m. Groups by appointment
Toolesboro Indian Mounds, Toolesboro
Hours: Daily, Noon to 4 p.m. Groups by appointment.
Gardner Cabin, Arnolds Park
Hours: Mon-Fri, Noon to 4 p.m., Sat-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. School groups
by appointment.
Western Historic Trails Center, Blood Run and American Gothic House are open year round. Visit www.iowahistory.org/sites for information on hours and locations.
Blues Before Sunset
Fridays, June 2-Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m.
State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust
Popular summer blues series Blues Before Sunset returns to the State Historical
Museum June 2 with well-known headliner the Blue Band. Different bands will
play each week. Performances are held on the outdoor southwest terrace of
the building and are free and open to the public. Beer, wine, bottled water
and soft drinks are available for sale. Those who attend are encouraged
to bring their own lawn chairs. Call (515) 281-4011 for information.
Civil War Garden Tea at Montauk
June 17, 10 a.m.
Call (515) 423-7173.
Union Sunday School Organ Recital, Clermont
June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Featuring Joan DeVee Dixon. Call (563) 423-7173.
Medal of Honor Exhibit Opening & Ceremony
June 30
The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military honor, given for
distinguished gallantry during hostile action. It is presented by the President
of the United States in the name of Congress. Authorized in 1861, the Medal
has recognized the valor and sacrifice of 96 Iowans in 10 major conflicts.
The State Historical Society of Iowa proudly presents Iowa Medal of Honor
Heroes, a multi-media kiosk exhibit located in the Rotunda of the State
Capitol. The kiosk will be unveiled with a special ceremony June 30.
