Category Archives: Field Trips

Places to visit in Iowa

National Archives Central Plains Region

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

You don’t have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C., to find federal records of Iowa significance. The National Archives Central Plains Region in Kansas City, Missouri, is home to many useful and important government documents. Located at 400 … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: May 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

May really kicks off the season for many of Iowa’s smaller museums and attractions, in addition to events that honor our veterans on Memorial Day. So much to see and do, so little time! Tuesday, 1 May: Human Rights and … Continue reading →

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Midwest Genealogy Center

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

One of the finest libraries in the Midwest is located in Independence, Missouri, and makes for a great family history research road trip. The Midwest Genealogy Center is located at 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, Missouri. It’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Iowa and the Civil War: Nothing But Victory

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Here is something you won’t want to miss! The State Historical Society announces a new exhibit– Iowa and the Civil War: Nothing But Victory, opening Saturday, 14 April 2012, at the State Historical Museum, 600 East Locust, Des Moines. Discover … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: April 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Spring is in the air! Get out and enjoy Iowa’s changing landscape. Here are a few good opportunities for you this month: Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21, & 28: Hired Help Tour: Working on a Country Estate.  9:30 a.m. – … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: March 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

March is packed with wonderful learning opportunities for Iowa genealogists and historians. Here are just a few to chose from: Thursday, March 8: A Library is a Library–Unless It’s a SPECIAL Library.   1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Iowa Genealogical Society … Continue reading →

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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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