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  • Ankeny Writers Group

    Kirkendall Public Library 1210 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr., Ankeny, IA, United States

    I plan to discuss the following topics: I.  Research; 2. Books that helped me write and revise my book; 3. The best book that helped me persevere; 4.  One or two historical sketch excerpts from Iowa Confederates in the Civil War.

  • Missouri Valley Public Library — Humanities Iowa

    Missouri Valley Public Library 420 E. Huron St., Missouri Valley, IA, United States

    I plan to present "Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and the Iowa Underground Railroad." Program summary “Preacher,” “congressman,” “negro-stealer”:  Josiah Bushnell Grinnell was called all of those things during his life. He was called a negro-stealer because he participated in the Iowa Underground Railroad. J.B. Grinnell and other Grinnell residents helped at least 37 fugitive slaves who […]

  • Phi Alpha Theta, Drake University

    Cowles Library Reading Room, Drake University 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

    The public is invited to my presentation to Phi Alpha Theta, the history honors society at Drake University.  A reception at 5:30 p.m.  will be followed by the presentation at 6 p.m.  in the Cowles Library Reading Room.

  • Winterset Public Library — Humanities Iowa event

    Winterset Public Library 123 N 2nd St,, Winterset, United States

    I will give a presentation, drawing from my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War.  Afterwards, there will be a  book signing.

  • Des Moines Civil War Round Table

    Machine Shed Restaurant 11151 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA, United States

    At the end of the program, I plan to have a book signing. Schedule: Meal at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by Patrick Hoehne (U of Neb-Lincoln) giving the program, "Mapping the Causes & Violence of the New York City Draft Riots of 1863."  Afterwards, I will sell and sign books.

  • Drake Community Library, Grinnell

    Drake Community Library 930 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United States

    Author talk, drawing upon my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, followed by a book signing.

  • Gibson Memorial Library, Creston, Iowa

    Gibson Memorial Library 200 W. Howard, Creston, IA, United States

    Author talk, drawing upon my new book, Iowa Confederates in the Civil War, followed by a book signing.

  • Northern Illinois Civil War Round Table — Arlington Heights

    Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 West Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    I plan to speak on "Five stories to flesh out the most common motive of Iowans who served the Confederacy."  The stories will also shed light on ramifications for family relationships and the emotional and political pressures in Iowa during the war. At 5 p.m, the Round Table will have dinner at Sam's of Arlington […]