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A Historic Birthday
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The Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin in Arnold’s Park turns 150 years old this July. In honor of the occasion, the State Historical Society of Iowa is planning a weekend of activities, demonstrations and programs for July 15-16, in conjunction with the annual University of Okoboji Homecoming Weekend.
Thirteen-year-old Abbie Gardner was an eyewitness to one of the few violent conflicts between European-American settlers and Native Americans in Iowa (what became known as the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre). The cabin has been restored to approximately resemble its 1856 character, and nearby are a monument to those killed, a park and a visitor’s center full of artifacts.
The Lakes are a popular vacation destination in the summer, so mark your calendars and make your lodging reservations soon!
