History

Join Helen Lewis for a fascinating presentation on the unique rituals and significance of frontier burials depicted in iconic Westerns starring John Wayne.

We will trace the early years of the CIA, the highs of the 1950s to 1960s, and the massive changes following 9/11.

In 19th century America, many communal societies formed, but only a few remain. One in Iowa, the Amana Colonies, consists of a group of seven interdependent communities known for the appliance industry they founded - and their industrious population.

The Robert E. Dunker Leadership Lectures examine and discuss examples of leadership displayed in life by prominent people in America, both nationally and locally.
• Sacagawea - Explorer, Adventurer - and Mother?
• Bill Turner - TV Pioneer

The civilization of ancient Egypt, which lasted from 3,000 B.C. to 332 B.C., before being conquered by Alexander the Great, continues to enthrall us. Egyptologist Mary Vaught will explore this fascinating world in images and words.

The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of nearly 130 independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission.

The Bureau watchmen have been on the job for more than 100 years now. Born in the aftermath of the assassination of William McKinley, created by his successor, the Bureau answered to the Attorney General and investigated for the Justice Department.

A colorful look at American History via the art that America has given the world. We will see representative pictures by American Masters, telling the story of their times and discussing the styles, skills, and merits of various artists we may or may not remember today.

Perhaps the most tragic story in a volume of sorrow is the history of the Native American uprising in Minnesota in 1862. It will begin with the horrific death of innocents, but the choices made after that are all bad.

Richardsonian Romanesque is identified by its round arches, turrets and towers, steep rooflines, and roughly cut masonry. Brought to the public’s eye by the influential Henry Hobson Richardson, his styles caught like wildfire in the small towns and large cities of the American West in the late 19th century.

Join Russ Gifford as he recreates that vibe for you with a countdown of the first five years of rock and roll, as seen in 1959.

Join Jim Tillman as he unveils the hidden narratives of Siouxland, ensuring the voices of those who came before are not lost to time.

In the past few years, there has been a significant surge in society's fascination with true crime. It seems that humans are inherently drawn to stories that are more bizarre and shocking than anything fiction could conjure.

In this presentation, Archival Records Clerk, Haley Aguirre, will provide an overview of Sioux City's iconic neighborhoods.

Sam Spade. Philip Marlowe. Nero Wolfe. All of the Private Eyes we have discussed so far had instant name recognition, even if you had not read their books. But Lew Archer? Not so much.