O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors) - Off the Map: Stories of Abandoned and Disappearing Towns

Event Summary

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. Register for lunch only; deadline is June 8. The cost of the catered lunch by The Radish is $10. Lunch menu - pork tenderloin sandwich, macaroni salad, tossed salad, and dessert

Thousands of towns and communities were established during Iowa’s pioneer and railroad era. In some instances, they were small towns built around the time of the height of a coal industry that just could not thrive while others supplemented the needs of the countless farmers, and still others were established for very different reasons. Many existed for a few years, some slowly faded away over time, and a few never existed except as “paper” towns. Regardless of why they originated or why they diminished, each community has its own unique story…Towns are truly windows to our past and have helped form the history of our state. Discovering and learning about them helps to keep their names and memories from oblivion…Take a tour around Iowa exploring a sampling of these idiosyncratic communities in photographs and stories. Program sponsored by Humanities of Iowa.

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Programs