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Calendar Of Events
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Siouxland's First Peoples: 1100 to 1800 A.D.
1/16/2010
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3/21/2010
location:
Sioux City Public Museum
Artifacts from the prehistoric Mill Creek and Oneota cultures to more recent native peoples including pottery remnants, projectile points, and tools fashioned from stone and animal bone as well as the original artwork of Winnebago artist Chuck Raymond (1931-1989).
Kids’ Clues: Amelia Earhart Adventures
3/11/2010
time:
10:00 a.m.
location:
Sioux City Public Museum
A one-hour program for children ages 3-5 featuring a story, activity and hunt. Space is limited; pre-registration is required by calling 279-6174. Free.
Tuesday Twilight Talk: Corsets and Crinoline: An inner look at foundation garments and their social connection
3/16/2010
time:
6:30 p.m.
location:
Sioux City Public Museum
Ever wonder how corsets created those tiny waists and what were the physical results for the wearer? Join us for a peek at what women were wearing under their clothing throughout the years. Joi Mahon, a local award winning designer, and Pat Day, featured lecturer and storyteller, will team up in this whimsical interpretation of the history of undergarments as we celebrate Women's History Month in March.
Spring Fling
4/1/2010
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4/2/2010
time:
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
location:
Sioux City Public Museum, 2901 Jackson Street
A spring break program for ages 7 and up featuring games of the 1800s, a movie, and pizza. Choice of Thursday or Friday program. Space is limited; pre-registration is required by calling 279-6174. Cost $5/members, $7/nonmembers.
Kids’ Clues: Kites
4/8/2010
time:
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
location:
Sioux City Public Museum, 2901 Jackson Street
A one-hour program for children ages 3-5 featuring a story, activity and hunt. Space is limited; pre-registration is required by calling 279-6174. Free.
The Home Fronts of Iowa, 1940-45
4/18/2010
time:
2:00 p.m.
location:
Sioux City Public Museum
WWII-era home front contributions will be discussed in this Humanities Iowa-sponsored presentation. Lisa Ossian, associate professor of history at Des Moines Area Community College, explains how Iowan’s home front efforts divided into the farm front, the production front, the community front, and the kitchen front. Ossian will also sign copies of her recently published book, The Home Fronts of Iowa, 1939-1945.
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