Iowa Files: Iowa in the 1840s; Cheap Land and Broken Treaties
Schedule
Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Location
West Des Moines Public Library | West Des Moines, IA
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You will hear the story of Taoyateduta (Chief Little Crow) shot in 1863 and buried in 1971, the story of the Warrior Black Hawk's life and imprisonment, the story of the Half-Breed Tract in Extreme Southeast Iowa. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 will be explained with 2 stories, 1 about the role of Native American Remains that were taken from Effigy Mounds National Monument and hidden in a garage and The Mayo Clinic's Role in taking Native American Remains in December of 1863!
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Where is it happening?
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2012, United States,West Des Moines, IowaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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