

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saving Iowa History 169 years and into the future
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:45 pm
- **Event Description**: In celebration of the founding of the State Historical Society of Iowa in Iowa City in 1857, this program will offer entertainment and updates on our campaign to KEEP THE DOORS open to the Centennial Building, the State Historical Society of Iowa's research center in Iowa City.

Free and open to the public

The event will feature entertainment from musician Dave Moore, the Swampland Jewels, and the Labor Notes - a band formed by members of COGS (UI Graduate Student Union). Singers from the Family Folk Machine and the Red Earth Dancers will also perform. Attorney James Larew will offer remarks about a pending lawsuit supported by 17 plaintiffs. 
We aim to increase awareness about the value of keeping the State Historical Society of Iowa's collections in Iowa City. Mainly, we hope to generate some positive energy by hosting a fun, family-friendly evening with nice door prizes thrown in. Co-hosted by Iowa Labor History Society and The Swampland Jewels.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/saving-iowa-history-169-years-and-into-the-future/200029461585612
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 94

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029461585612?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=iowa+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Iowa City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Iowa City Public Library
- **lat**: 41.65926
- **long**: -91.53232
- **full address**: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240-1803, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240-1803, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saving Iowa History 169 years and into the future ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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