• Speakers Bureau Presents: General Laura Program

    Fairbank Public Library 212 E Main St., Fairbank, Iowa, United States

    The Fairbank Public Library will host Sarah Uthoff on November 1, 2025 for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Uthoff, a librarian, educator, and nationally recognized Laura Ingalls Wilder researcher, presents an engaging overview of Wilder’s life and legacy. Featuring slides from all the historic Wilder sites, this program offers audiences of all ages a chance to connect with the beloved […]

  • OJ Fargo: Just Before the Battle, Mother

    FoVMP (AL Post 26) 702 W 35th St, Davenport, IA, United States

    Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War SoldierMr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and focuses the first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by O. J. Fargo). […]

  • Obermann Center Presents: Obermann Editor-in-Residence

    Sara Jo Cohen, Editorial Director at University of Michigan Press, will conduct a faculty book proposal workshop, graduate and undergraduate student sessions, one-on-one editorial consultations, and give a public lecture.

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Camp Dodge: Home Away From Home, 1917-1918

    Speakers Bureau Event: Michael Vogt – Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home 1917–1918The Adams County Historic Preservation Commission will host historian Michael Vogt for two programs on Thursday, November 6, 2025, exploring the pivotal role of Camp Dodge during World War I. Vogt, curator at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, will share the story […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

    The Missouri Valley Public Library will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo on November 6, 2025 for a first-person presentation that brings history to life. Appearing in full Union Army uniform, Fargo portrays an Iowa soldier returning from the war, sharing vivid stories of battlefield experiences and the challenges of daily life during the conflict. Audience members […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Women of Warmth, Wisdom, and War: Images of Native American Women in Westerns

    Pella Public Library, 603 Main St, Pella, IA 50219, USA

    The Pella Public Library will host educator Helen Lewis on November 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a thought-provoking exploration of how Native American women have been portrayed in Western films. Using film clips, Lewis highlights their roles as healers, counselors, and warriors, challenging stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on these classic movies. This […]

  • State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: Amelia Bloomer: Journalist, Suffragist, and Anti-Fashion Icon

    Event Details If you've heard of Amelia Bloomer, it's probably for the last thing she wanted as her legacy: bloomers. Join Sara Catterall, author of the new biography Amelia Bloomer: Journalist, Suffragist, and Anti-Fashion Icon, to learn about Bloomer's life and work after her move to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1854. There, Bloomer continued her […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Savor Iowa’s Culinary History

    Terrace Hill Historic Site 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    The Terrace Hill Partnership will host historian and author Darcy Maulsby on November 13, 2025 at 5 p.m. for a fun, interactive exploration of Iowa’s food heritage. From chili-and-cinnamon-roll traditions to Maid-Rites and RAGBRAI feasts, Maulsby shares the stories behind the state’s iconic dishes and culinary customs. Based on her book A Culinary History of […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowans You Should Know

    Malvern Public Library, 502 Main St, Malvern, IA 51551, USA

    The Malvern Public Library will host historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein on December 8, 2025, for an engaging presentation highlighting Iowa’s remarkable people and achievements. From inventors and entertainers to athletes and civic leaders, Stein shares inspiring stories of both famous and lesser-known Iowans, drawing on his popular Iowa Almanac radio segments. Tailored for local audiences, this program celebrates […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and the Iowa Underground Railroad

    Historian David Connon brings to life the remarkable story of Josiah Bushnell Grinnell—abolitionist, preacher, congressman, and founder of the town that bears his name. In this Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau presentation at the Stanton Public Library, Connon explores Grinnell’s courageous involvement in the Iowa Underground Railroad, where he and fellow townspeople aided at least 37 […]

  • Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant

    Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, United States

    Join the Des Moines Women's Club on January 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. for a one-man performance by Pete Grady, Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant. Through storytelling, period music, and historic images, Grady brings to life the Civil War general and 18th President of the United States. This engaging and insightful portrayal explores Grant’s military triumphs, […]