Join the State Historical Society of Iowa for a 60-minute online learning series that focuses on the past lives of Iowans to help commemorate the 175th anniversary of Iowa. The Iowa History 101 webinars share Iowa stories and the history of the state through a cultural history lens on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Register for an upcoming program or watch a recorded presentation. Registration is required for each event. View past programs here.
Iowa History 101 Series
Watch the latest Iowa History 101 Series: George Washington Carver in Iowa
Upcoming Programs
All Iowa History 101 programs are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on the date of the presentation.
Date | Program Title (Click the link to register) | Presenter |
April 22 | Quality Seeds to feed the World: 130 Years of Seed Testing, Research and Outreach | Michael Stahr |
May 13 | Iowa's Newest National Historic Landmark: The Surf Ballroom and its place in the themes of American history | Alexa McDowell |
May 27 | Connecting to the Authentic: The State Historical Society of Iowa's Historic Sites | Michael Plummer |
June 10 | Iowa’s Borders: Evolution and Controversy | Paul F. Anderson |
June 24 | Iowa's County Fairs | Leo Landis |