America 250: Insights into Iowa’s Transportation History

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Program Details

Join Bill Whittaker, Brennan Dolan, Ray Werner, and Libby Wielenga for insights into Iowa’s transportation history—covering pre-settlement roads, early Highway Commission history, the Good Roads Movement, and key innovations.

This free event is part of Iowa's "America 250: Along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway" series, presented by Ames Public Library, Ames History Museum, Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State University - University Museums, and Prairie Rivers of Iowa.

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