Iowa History 101 - Portrait of a Steamboat Town: Sioux City, 1868 to 1873

Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Virtual Program

Event Information

Description

Join Kassie Nelson and take a deep dive into the relationship between Sioux City, its residents and the steamboat trade. Highlighting the years from 1868 to 1873 emphasizes the unique nature of this relationship during a time when Sioux City and the steamboat trade were in transition. Image: in 1872, the steamboat Nellie Peck competed against the Far West in a 2,800-mile race from Sioux City to Fort Benton and return. The Far West won.

Host Organization

State Historical Society of Iowa

Website

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8316548644384/WN_XGF3AQcDTWW1en6LqOG9yw

Hashtag

#IowaHistory

Pricing Information

Free with Registration

Contact

Jeff Morgan
jeff.morgan@iowa.gov