Category Archives: Field Trips

Places to visit in Iowa

Iowa Calendar: February 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Treat your Valentine and yourself to one or more of these fine Iowa programs this month. Saturday, February 11, 2012: Grant Wood’s Birthday Soup Smorgasbord. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ledon KD Center, 300 KD Avenue, Eldon. American … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: January 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

There’s so much to see and do in Iowa– even in the winter! Here are my favorite opportunities for January 2012: Sunday January 8 – Friday, February 24: “The White Rose” Exhibit, German American Heritage Center, 712 West 2nd Street, … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Family History Library Resources

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

The Family History Library [FHL], located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the world’s premier family history resource. Committed to genealogical research as a part of their religious faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been collecting, … Continue reading →

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Education: Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

As you grow and learn more about family history, you’ll want to continue to improve your research skills with new knowledge and techniques. There is no better way to do this than by participating in classes, and opportunities abound for … Continue reading →

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Civil War Battlefields: Resources

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

I’ve been fortunate to visit two Civil War battlefields, and the experiences have left me enthusiastic to visit more in the future. Regardless of whether or not your ancestors served in the Civil War, visiting these national treasures is an … Continue reading →

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Civil War Battlefields: A Visit to Corinth

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

The same road trip that took me to Shiloh also led me to visit Corinth, Mississippi, the area where my ancestor Nicholas was captured while away from camp on a foraging expedition in 1862. Only twenty miles south of Shiloh, … Continue reading →

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Civil War Battlefields: A Visit to Shiloh

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

My ancestor, Nicholas Hoit, was a Civil War soldier. He enlisted in Company C of the 7th Iowa in the summer of 1861 and although chronic poor health kept him from the front, it did not keep him from the … Continue reading →

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Summer Field Trip: Heartland Acres Agribition Center

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

Summer is the perfect time to get out and visit Iowa’s many historical and cultural jewels. One such gem is the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, Buchanan County. “Agribition” is coined from combining  “agriculture”and”exhibition,” the idea being to focus on … Continue reading →

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March Genealogical & Historical Programs

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

March is more than St. Patrick’s Day and basketball. Here are just a few ways to shake off the last sleepy effects of Iowa’s winter. 19 March 2011 Historical Discovery Discussion – Voices from Iowa’s Past: Story, Memory & Song. … Continue reading →

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Family History Adventures for January 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

It’s a new year, filled with opportunities to learn more about your family’s past. Don’t let winter get you down; start your year off with one or more of these special Iowa opportunites. 15 January 2011 The Iowa Genealogical Society … Continue reading →

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