Iowa History 101: The Iowa National Guard in the Spanish-American War

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online Program, 600 E. Locust Street, 50319

Event Information

Description

When the United States went to war with Spain in 1898, troops with the Iowa National Guard troops were federalized as volunteer soldiers and deployed to serve in Cuba, the Philippines and other parts of the United States. Learn more about this tense chapter of history from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum curator Mike Vogt, whose online "Iowa History 101" presentation is offered by the State Historical Society of Iowa to commemorate Iowa's 175th year of statehood. The event is free and will be recorded, but registration is required via Zoom.

Host Organization

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

Website

https://iowaculture.gov/calendar/iowa-history-101-iowa-national-guard-spanish-american-war

Facebook Event URL

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Hashtag

#Iowa175

Pricing Information

Free with advance registration

Contact

Jeff Morgan
jeff.morgan@iowa.gov