Our Events: Upcoming Events and Programs

See listings for events at:

The State Historical Building in Des Moines
Montauk Historic Site in Clermont
Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs

What's Happening at the State Historical Building in Des Moines

All events take place at the State Historical Building and are free unless otherwise noted.

State Historical Building

600 East Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319
The museum and historical library are handicap accessible.
Free parking is available in a parking ramp located in front of the building on Grand Avenue.

NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009:

State Historical Museum
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday and official state holidays

The Iowa Museum Store
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Closed Sunday, Monday and official state holidays

Café Baratta’s
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Monday
Closed Sunday and official state holidays

ONGOING

The Iowa Crinoid - Exhibit

Temporary display, Mezzanine Level
Iowa fossil display on the Mezzanine Level of the museum.

Caucus Iowa - Exhibit

Opened October 5, 2008
Politically-oriented exhibit explores Iowa's role in national politics.

Captive Nature: The Wildlife Dioramas of Joseph Steppan - Exhibit

November 19, 2007 - September 7, 2009
Beautiful wildlife dioramas on display in the 1st Floor Caucus Forum Room.

Made from Mud: Iowa’s Potters and Potteries, 1830-1930

September 13, 2008 - September 7, 2009
A major exhibition of more than 300 pieces of Iowa stoneware spanning the period 1830-1930 in the 2nd Floor Gallery.

Over Here, Over There: Iowa and the First World War - Exhibit

November 11, 2008 - January 3, 2010
World War I posters and artifacts form the basis of this exhibit in the Iowa Resource Room.

20 Years/20 Stories - Photography Exhibit

March 14 - September 13, 2009
An exhibit of David Thoreson's sailing-related words and photographs grace the 2nd Floor Gallery.

JULY

2009 Blues Before Sunset Concert Series

5:30-7:30 p.m. the first Friday of June, July, August and September
In front of the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines
July 3: Sumpin’ Doo
Aug. 7: El Dorados
Sept. 4: Bob Pace Band with Steve George

What's Happening at the Centennial Building, Iowa City

Call (319) 335-3916 for information.

JULY

TBA

What's Happening at the Abbie Gardner Cabin

NEW HOURS effective July 1, 2009:
Memorial Day-Labor Day, Noon-4 p.m. daily
Labor Day-Sept. 30, Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and school groups by appointment

Call (712) 332-7248 for information.

JULY

TBA

What's Happening at the Montauk Historical Site

All events listed below take place at Montauk and are free unless otherwise noted.

Montauk is the home of Iowa's 12th governor, William Larrabee. It is located one mile northeast of Clermont on U.S. Highway 18. For more information, visit www.iowahistory.org/sites/montauk/montauk.html

NEW HOURS effective July 1, 2009:
Memorial Day-Labor Day, Noon-4 p.m. daily
Labor Day-Oct. 31, Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday and school groups by appointment

Contact:
Montauk, P.O. Box 372, Clermont, IA., 52141
Ph: 563.423.7173
Montauk@acegroup.cc

JULY

TBA

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What's Happening at Plum Grove

NEW HOURS effective July 1, 2009:
Memorial Day-Labor Day, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Labor Day-Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and school groups by appointment

JULY

TBA

What's Happening at the Western Historic Trails Center

All events listed below take place at the Western Historic Trails Center and are free unless otherwise noted.

Western Historic Trails Center

3434 Richard Downing Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Located in Council Bluffs on 24th Street south of I-80 (exit 1B) across from Bluffs Run Track & Casino.
712.366.4900

NEW HOURS effective July 1, 2009:
April 1- October 31 Daily 9-5
November 1 – March 31 Tuesday through Sunday 9-5 (closed Mondays)
Closed Official State Holidays.
www.iowahistory.org/sites/western_trails/western_trails.html

Ongoing exhibits and videos interpret four western expansion trails: Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneer, California and Oregon.

The Trails West Gift Shop at Western Historic Trails Center is the Headquarters for Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Education!
Contact Mary Lu Larson at 712.366-5077.
WHTC.Store@iowa.gov

Jam and Bread - Musician's Jam

Thursdays every month, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Local musicians gather at trails center to play old time country, bluegrass, blues, etc. Open to anyone who plays, sings or just wants to listen. Free homemade bread!

JULY

Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
July 3
Family-packed event with carnival games and entertainment for the entire family.
This event has a small cost please call for tickets and information.

White Catfish Encampment
July 25th - 26th
Experience a fantastic historical resource weekend to explore the Lewis and Clark phenomenon.

SEPTEMBER

Creative Gathering
September 17th – 19th
Explore your creative side!

OCTOBER

Geo-Caching the Bluffs
October 17th – 18th

NOVEMBER

Native American Appreciation Day, 2:00pm
November 15th
Appreciate Native American Culture.

DECEMBER

Holidays on the Trails
December 4th and 6th
Family fun-filled weekend with holiday traditions for the entire family.