Ames - Second Saturday History Walks on Main Street

The Ames Historical Society has a series of historical walking tours in conjunction with the Main Street Farmer's Market.  The next tours are Saturday, August 13 and Saturday September 10, 2011.

Story City - Horse Brasses July 10, 2011

The Story City Historical Society will have a presentation by Cindy Doolittle on Horse Brasses at the Carriage House Museum on Sunday, July 10, 2011.  The museum will be open from 1:30 to 4 with the presentation at 2 p.m.

Slater Agenda for June 14, 2011

SLATER AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

June 14, 2011

1:30 P.M. Meeting

AGENDA

 

 

Call to Order

 

1.  Minutes of March meeting - Louise

2.  Treasurer’s Report -  Mary              

3.  Old Business and Updates

• Board of Directors position to be filled
• Garage Sale results    
• Photo requests from

1. South Story Bank 
2. Sheldahl Crossing Antiques
3. Ballard High School

 

4.  Proposed projects:

• Slater School Alumni reunion July 2 (provide info about SAHA open house during Ballard reunion) - Howard
• 4th of July
• Ragbrai - July 27  (participate or not)
• Cemetery Walk  -  Sunday, September 25
• Ballard reunion - Sept 30 thru Oct 2 - Open house
• Heritage showcase event for visitors over Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Wedding Heritage exhibit  (no report - keep on agenda for June 2012) 
• Recipes/memories/histories book (no report - keep on agenda for target date 2015)

 

 

5.  Other items for discussion/consideration:

• Thursday activities and visitors
• Grants
• Revision of mission statement

 

Call for Adjournment

Next meeting:  July 12, 2011

Ames Final Presentation in 2011 Historical Society Lecture Series - April 26, 2011

The final presentation in this series is The McFarland Clinic Story:  Making Medical History for 65 Years by Shelley Goecke and Retired Clinic Physicians. 

All of the lectures in the series will be at 7 pm on the last Tuesday of the month.  Location:  Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth Street, Ames.  A $2 donation is requested at the door.

Story City - Upcoming Events

The Story City Historical Society has a busy schedule of upcoming events.  These include:

• April 29, 6 – 10 - Celebrate Iowa Wine and Beer Festival, Factory Stores of America
• April 30, 9 – 12 – Story County Historical Alliance, Cambridge
• May 8, 1:30 – 4- Bartlett Museum and Carriage House open for season.  Celebrate National Train Day with new “The Train That Moved a Town” exhibit.
• May 15- 1:30-4-Iowa Museum Day, Share the museums with a neighbor or friend.
• June 3, 4, 5- Scandinavian Days, Fri. 4-6, Sat. 1- 5, Sun. 1:30 -4.  Grandma’s Cookie Sale.

The Celebrate Iowa Wine and Beer Festival will feature 6 wineries and 2 or 3 breweries who will offer tastes of their wares.  Music, desserts and door prizes galore.  Tickets are $15 or $20 which includes a wine glass.  Bring your friends for a fun evening.  Factory Stores of America, Friday, April 29, 6-10.

Slater - Panorama Celebration May 6, 2011

The Slater Area Historical Association has set Friday, May 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 for the presentation of the Slater Panorama to the public.  Come and see this 8-foot long model of the west side of Slater during the 1940's and 1950's created by Ron Harmon.  Come and share memories of Slater back when!

Slater - New Tee Shrts for Sale

The Slater Area Historical Association has three new tee shirt designs for sale.  See them at the April 30th Grand High Trestle Trail Celebration.  Also at the June Garage Sale, the Fourth of July, and at Heritage Hall.  Or check them out online and contact any board member or the Hall to purchase.