Iowa Files: The Story of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument

Standing 135 feet tall, the Soldiers' & Sailor's Monument was erected by the State of Iowa, funded to commemorate Iowans who fought during the Civil War. The monument was approved in 1888, the cornerstone was laid in 1894, and the structure was completed two years later.

Iowa History Journal Publisher Michael Swanger will talk about the design of this unique monument and the people featured, including 4 Iowa Civil War generals.

You may also like the following events from West Des Moines Historical Society:

• Next Tuesday, 5th August, 10:30 am, Schoolhouse Storytime in West Des Moines
• Next month, 11th August, 09:00 am, Hands on History Camp in West Des Moines
• Next month, 19th August, 10:30 am, Schoolhouse Storytime: Party Time! in West Des Moines