# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Life of Althea Sherman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Althea Rosina Sherman was an American artist, educator, and self-taught ornithologist. Born in Iowa, Sherman is known for her "Chimney Swift Tower" and wildlife observations. 

Hear about Sherman’s life and work from Michelle Turner with Limestone Bluffs RC&D on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 PM at the Hurstville Interpretive Center. 

Sherman published more than 70 articles in scientific and ornithological journals during her career. Additionally, her work as an illustrator inspired the Iowa General Assembly to adopt the American goldfinch as the Iowa State Bird.

Program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. 

For more information or to register, contact Jackson County Conservation at (563) 652-3783 or email conservation@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov. The Hurstville Interpretive Center is located 1 mile north of Maquoketa on Hwy 61.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maquoketa/life-of-althea-sherman/200029878024556
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Maquoketa
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hurstville Interpretive Center
- **lat**: 42.088087899
- **long**: -90.6817503505
- **full address**: Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St,Maquoketa, Iowa, United States

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- **organizer**: Hurstville Interpretive Center (https://allevents.in/org/hurstville-interpretive-center/17413945)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St,Maquoketa, Iowa, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hurstville Interpretive Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Life of Althea Sherman ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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