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SHSI Calendar of Events
Creative Weekend at Western Historic Trails Center
February 16-18
3434 Richard Downing Ave., Council Bluffs
Features musical Jam ‘n’ Bread sessions, special talk with old-time
fiddler Dwight Lamb, biscuits and gravy dinner and concert with Bob Black and
Banjoy. Tickets cost $15 for all three days. Call (712) 366-4900 for information.
Battle Flag Ball
February 17
State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines
Preview the new exhibit Civil War Survivors: Battle Flags Tell Stories from
the Front with a gala evening featuring formal dinner and honored guest Iowa
Governor Tom Vilsack. Tickets cost $125 and reservations can be made by calling
(515) 281-8741.
Civil War Survivors: Battle Flags Tell Stories from the Front
Opens February 18
State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines
View the latest exhibit at the State Historical Museum, featuring seven recently
conserved battle flags from the Civil War.
The Classics at Montauk
March 12, 2 p.m.
Clermont
Featuring noted woodwind play and director of the Valley Community School District
bands Richard Palucci. Call (563) 423-7173 for information on free tickets.
The Classics at Montauk
March 26, 2 p.m.
Clermont
Featuring Douglas Poppen, vocal director at North Fayette and acclaimed vocalist.
Call (563) 423-7173 for information on tickets.
National History Day – Jr. Division
April 24
National History Day – Sr. Division
May 1
State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines
National History Day in Iowa is a part of a national academic enrichment program
that promotes the study of history in the schools.
