Ames Historical Society Lecture - March 26, 2013

The next Ames Historical Society Lecture Series 2013 program will be March 26, 2013 with a lecture titled "Mavericks, Movers & Shakers, Minister: The Mayors of Ames" presented by Society researcher Shannon Bardole. The lecture begins at 7 pm at City Auditorium (520 6th Street). We are requesting a $3 donation at the door to cover auditorium rental costs. See the full Lecture Series lineup.

Nevada Historical Society Fundraiser - March 23, 2013

We need a new lawn mower! Holding a fundraiser at Sports Bowl on March 23rd at 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm. $25/person for 3 person teams. Flighted payback 50/50 per games/series and one by draw. Door prizes. Silent Auction. Percentage of food and drink proceeds. Free will donations accepted too! Come have fun with us.  See Nevada Historical Society on Facebook for details.

Ames Historical Society Annual Meeting - March 9, 2013

All members and donors are invited to join us for our Annual Meeting, held March 9, 2013 at 10 am at the Octagon Center for the Arts. After short items of business, Matt Donovan will present a program titled "30 Miles of Track: John Insley Blair and the Coming of the Railroad to Story County, Iowa." Light refreshments will be served.

Ames Historical Society Lecture - February 26, 2013

The next Ames Historical Society Lecture Series 2013 program will be February 26, 2013 with a lecture titled "Iowa Department of Transportation Centennial: 100 Years of Contributions to Ames, Our State & the Nation" presented by Leighton Christiansen. The lecture begins at 7 pm at City Auditorium (520 6th Street). We are requesting a $3 donation at the door to cover auditorium rental costs. See the full Lecture Series lineup.

Ghost Towns Around Gilbert - February 21, 2013

The next meeting of the Gilbert Historical Society will be on February 21st.  The topic will be The Ghost Towns around Gilbert. All are welcome, 7:00 at the Gilbert Lutheran Church.

Reminder - First Ames Historical Society Lecture is January 29, 2013

The Ames Historical Society Lecture Series 2013 begins January 29, 2013 with a lecture titled "Making Waves: The People and Places of Iowa Broadcasting," presented by Jeff Stein. The lecture begins at 7 pm at City Auditorium (520 6th Street). We are requesting a $3 donation at the door to cover auditorium rental costs. See the full Lecture Series lineup.

Win a Large Stuffed Pony! - Story City Raffle Added to Winter Dinner

The Story City Wells Fargo branch has donated a large stuffed pony to the Story City Historical Society.  The Historical Society has decided to raffle off the pony as a fundraiser.  This pony, named Mack, represents one of 600 horses that pulled eight stages daily for Wells Fargo & Company’s Pioneer Line.  Mack is just over 3.5 feet long and 2 feet tall.   You may visit Mack at the GCC office (524 Broad Street) where he is on display.  Raffle tickets are on sale at the Carriage House Museum as well as at the GCC office.  You may also purchase tickets at the Historical Society’s Winter Dinner on Thursday January 24th, which will be held at the Carriage House Museum.    Raffle tickets are 1 for $2.00, or 3 for $5.00.  A winner will be drawn at the Winter Dinner on January 24th; you do not have to be present to win.  Mack is very excited to find a new home!

Reminder - Full details on the Winter Dinner and Presentation are available.