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Fort Madison in Pre-Statehood Iowa: The U.S. Army as a Predecessor to Anglo-American Settlement

Thu, Mar 23 2023

Featured, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, History, Museum, Research

Join historian Patrick J. Jung to examine the history of Iowa’s first Anglo-American settlement, Fort Madison. This small U.S. Army fortification was plagued with problems during its short history from 1808 to 1813.

Mon, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 16 2023

State Historical Museum of Iowa

600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Featured, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, History, Children, Education, Museum

Wed, Jun 28 2023

State Historical Museum of Iowa

600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Featured, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, History, Children, Education, Museum

What does it take to create and run a museum?

Wed, Jul 12 2023

State Historical Museum of Iowa

600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Featured, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, History, Children, Education, Museum

Based on the museum's popular Innovative Iowans program, this day camp allows young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) to learn about historically significant Iowans t

Upcoming Events

Fort Madison in Pre-Statehood Iowa: The U.S. Army as a Predecessor to Anglo-American Settlement

Young Writers' Workshop

Junior Curator Day Camp

Innovative Iowan Day Camp