How Iowans Celebrated the Centennial and Bicentennial

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  • 10/04/26
  • 2 - 2:30 p.m.

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Event Description

How did eastern Iowa party like it was 1876 and 1976? Discover the unique local spectacles that shaped our community during a presentation by The History Center. Take a fast-paced journey to see how Linn County celebrated America's Centennial and Bicentennial milestones. About The History Center The History Center is the primary museum and historical society dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Linn County, Iowa. It serves as an educational hub, connecting people of all ages to the region's cultural, industrial, and social evolution. Learn more here.    This program is part of The Big Marion Read, a community-wide reading program that connects people of all ages with themed books, activities, and events. More information about The Big Marion Read can be found on the library's website, linked here. The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.