# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Speaker Series at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum: Don Hofsommer
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The James H. Andrew Railroad Museum invites you to a presentation by historian and author Don Hofsommer, focusing on the enduring legacy of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad.

Don’s Railroad – The M&StL in Iowa

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM
• Location: James H. Andrew Railroad Museum (Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad)
• Address: 225 10th St., Boone, IA
• Admission: Free

About the Program

Don Hofsommer’s connection to the M&StL began at the age of four, sparking a lifelong dedication to documenting the line. His presentation offers an in-depth look at the railroad's role in Iowa’s economic development and its history from the 1930s through its 1960 merger with the Chicago & North Western Railway.
Highlights include:
• Personal Archives: Photos and stories collected over decades of study.
• Regional History: Insights into how the M&StL shaped the growth of Iowa communities.

How to Join

Whether you prefer to attend in person or from the comfort of your home, there are two ways to participate:
• In-Person: Join the live audience at the museum in Boone.
• Virtually: To receive the ZOOM connection details, please email mike@bsvrr.com.

This program is partially sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Boone
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 225 10th St, Boone, IA, United States, Iowa 50036
- **lat**: 42.06642
- **long**: -93.89108
- **full address**: 225 10th St, Boone, IA, United States, Iowa 50036

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum (https://allevents.in/org/boone-and-scenic-valley-railroad-and-museum/24850047)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 225 10th St, Boone, IA, United States, Iowa 50036
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Speaker Series at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum: Don Hofsommer ?
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