# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Joseph T. Shepard - The Story of Gilbert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and discover the people, places, and personalities that shaped Gilbert into the community it is today.

What prompted one local farmer to donate land for a railroad? How did the railroad transform a small farming community? Who were the people who built Gilbert's businesses, schools, churches, and civic life? Join Iowa historian and storyteller Dave Baker for an engaging look at Gilbert's past through the eyes of Joseph T. Shepard and the generations who followed. Filled with fascinating stories, historic photographs, and little-known facts, this program brings Gilbert's early history to life in a way that's entertaining, informative, and memorable.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbert High School Auditorium: 312 Gretten Street, Gilbert, Iowa

This event is free and open to the public. Whether you've lived in Gilbert your entire life or are new to the community, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the town's rich history.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gilbert/an-afternoon-with-joseph-t-shepard-the-story-of-gilbert/200030534307743
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gilbert
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 312 Gretten St, Gilbert, IA 50105-1002, United States
- **lat**: 42.10339
- **long**: -93.638
- **full address**: 312 Gretten St, Gilbert, IA 50105-1002, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Joseph T. Shepard - The Story of Gilbert being held?
  - **A:** An Afternoon with Joseph T. Shepard - The Story of Gilbert takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am at 312 Gretten St, Gilbert, IA 50105-1002, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Joseph T. Shepard - The Story of Gilbert?
  - **A:** An Afternoon with Joseph T. Shepard - The Story of Gilbert is organized by The 29th State.

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