Latest Past Events

History Camp Iowa — Des Moines

Cowles Library, Drake University 2725 University Ave., Des Moines

I have documented 76 Iowa residents who left our state and served the Confederacy.  I will tell two stories from Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, shedding light on the most common motive for Iowans to serve the C.S.A. — and on the emotional and political pressures in wartime Iowa. Afterwards, I will be available […]

Carnegie-Stout Library — Dubuque, IA

Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 W 11th St., Dubuque

Twelve Dubuque residents left that city and served the C.S.A.  In this unique presentation, I plan to read some of their stories from my book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War.  The stories will help flesh out the most common motive for Iowans to serve the Confederacy.  The stories will also shed light on family […]

Beaverdale Books, Des Moines, IA

Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave., Des Moines

If you can't make my book reading and signing at Woodward Public Library at 10 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 8, 2020, I invite you to Beaverdale Books, from 1-3 p.m.  We can talk about my book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, and I could sign a copy for you.  And there will be refreshments!

Close Menu