Story City - Tressler's 1928 Model A Ford Phaeton At Carriage House Museum On Sunday June 22, 2014

Derral and Anna Tressler will arrive at the Carriage House Museum Sunday, June 22nd, in their 1928 Model A Ford Phaeton.  The car is a rare luxury model.  They invite you to stop by the museum for a visit from 1-3pm.  Bring your kids, grand kids, and friends to see this rare treasure!

Please stop by and visit with Derral and Anna at the Carriage House Museum located at:

619 Grand Ave

Story City, Iowa 50248

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

 

Kate Feil

Director

Story City Historical Society

 

Ames Ice Cream Social June 21, 2014

Slater Area Historical Association Seeking Sink for Exhibit

SEEKING SINK!

The Slater Area Historical Association is looking for a sink for their 1939 Country Kitchen Exhibit in September.  If you know where a sink like this can be purchase, borrowed, or rented could you please call Barb at 515-480-9789 or email louiseodo@isunet.net. Here are a couple of photos of the style of sink we would like--

 

Ames Historical Society Lecture - May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Ames Historical Society
2014 Lecture Series

From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Iowa Broadcasters Go to War
Jeff Stein, author, historian and educator

The bravery of American military members has been well documented, often due to the unique reporting done by Iowa-based broadcasters on the scene. This presentation includes segments from a documentary by the same name. It features vintage broadcasts and interviews with the journalists who covered conflicts from World War II to the first Gulf War, a 50-year span. Stein, an Iowa broadcast historian and the documentary’s producer, will talk about the challenges reporters faced doing their jobs: relaying information to a waiting audience and at times, reassuring them of the safety of Iowans serving thousands of miles away. Ames’ own Jack Shelley will be prominently featured.

7:00 pm, Ames City Auditorium
520 6th St.
Open to the public
$3 free will donation requested at the door

See the full lecture series lineup here

Scandinavian Days 5K Run/Walk - June 7, 2014

Scandinavian Days 5K Run/Walk - June 7th 7:30am

Sign up for a fun run through historic Story City. This year's race will begin on Broad St in front of the Greater Chamber Connection office. You may register online or at the Carriage House Museum and the GCC office. For more information on the race and to register, please visit http://www.scandi5k.com/

Please register by May 19th to ensure you will receive a t-shirt!

The Scandi 5K is a non-profit event, proceeds will support the Story City Historical Society.

Story City Historical Society Garden Cleanup Day - May 4, 2014

Garden Cleanup Day -  May 4th 1-4pm

Join us as we work with Master Gardener Melissa Tedone to spruce up Misha’s Prairie Garden and work on the landscaping around the Bartlett House. Come for an hour or stay the whole time, we’d love to see you there. Refreshments will be provided.

Bring your gardening tools and join us on May 4th!

Story City Historical Society Spring Dinner - May 1, 2014

Spring Dinner - May 1st 5:30pm

Join us at the Fairview Lodge for the Historical Society's Spring Dinner. A free-will donation Scandinavian themed dinner will be provided, including Norwegian meatballs, potatoes, corn, and a variety of Scandinavian desserts! Traditional cooking utensils will be on display with their modern counterparts. Plus, you'll be able to take home recipe cards of the food provided!

Several examples of Scandinavian crafts such as rosemalling and hardanger embroidery will be on display. Linda Stole will be on hand to demonstrate the beautiful hardanger embroidery. 

Stop by to experience the Scandinavian history of Story City!