Nevada Victorian Tea and Tour - May 8, 2010

The Nevada Historical Society will host a Victorian Tea and Tour for ladies of all ages at their Dyer-Dowell Victorian Home at 922 5th Street in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  Doors open at 2:15 with the sitting time 2:30 to 4:30.

Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 5-12.
Reservations will be accepted up to May 1.  Please call 515-382-6703 for more information and to reserve your table.

Final Ames Historical Society Winter Seminar - April 27, 2010 - The Burning of the Froning Deppe Elevator

The Ames Historical Society presents the final presentation in this years Winter Seminar Series on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7 pm at the Ames City Auditorium, 520 6th Street.  The Burning of the Froning-Deppe Elevator presented by Bob Deppe, former elevator owner, focuses on the history of the elevator and its removal by burning in 1979.  Suggested donation is $2 at the door.

Story City - Celebrate Iowa Wine and Beer, April 23, 2010

The Story City Historical Society invites you to a wine and beer tasting on Friday evening April 23rd from 5pm to 9 pm at the Factory Stores of America Mall, just off I-35 Exit 124 in Story City, Iowa.  Enjoy tastings from six wineries and two breweries, along with food and music by Erin Varley and Keith Lukens. The Cottage on Broad and The Bistro will offer pairing demonstrations, to assist you in making better combining foods and wine choices.

Tickets are only $15, or purchase a $20 ticket and receive a special event tasting glass. The $20 tickets are limited, so get them early at the Story City GCC, Norsemen Realty, or Creation Floral and Gifts in Story City. Tickets will also be available at the door. Information is available at the GCC office, 515-733-4214 or email chamber@storycity.net.

For more information, see this article at the Story City website.

Ames Historical Society Annual Meeting - March 6, 2010

The Ames Historical Society has its annual meeting on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 10 a.m.in the Ames Public Library.  The speaker, Dorothy Schwieder, is a noted Iowa historian and author of several books including Iowa:  The Middle Land.  Her topic is Saving History at our Doorstep.  Visitors are welcome.

Gilbert Historical Society "Trip Down Memory Lane in Gilbert" - February 25, 2010

The Gilbert Historical Society invites you to share your memories of Gilbert and hear those of others.  Please join them for a Trip Down Memory Lane in Gilbert at the Gilbert High School Library on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7 p.m. 

For more information, find them on Facebook at Gilbert Historical Society where you can become a fan of them.  There you can also find information about future events such as the March 25, 2010, meeting to hear Past Gilbert Women Basketball Players.

Slater Area Historical Association Annual Meeting - February 13, 2010

February 13

Saturday

9:30 AM

Slater Area Historical Association Annual Meeting

Heritage Hall

Ames Historical Society Lecture 2010 Series

The Ames Historical Society Lecture Series began Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 7 pm with Treasures from the Tribune Trashbin by Alan Spohnhemier.  It and the other lectures are at the City Auditorium, 520 6th Street in Ames.  The other topics, all on the last Tuesday of the month  at 7 pm are:

• Mischief and Mayhem: Stories from the Ames Police Dept. - Kathy Svec, February, 23.
• The Bells of Iowa State: An Enduring Tradition - Bob Lindemeyer, March 30.
• The Burning of the Froning-Deppe Elevator - Bob Deppe, April 27.