Ivanhoe Public Library
Going to Work–The New Deal in Minnesota
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesPresented by Minnesota author/historian Doug Ohman. The 1930's Great Depression left many American's including Minnesotans, out of work with little job prospects. It was during this time the Federal Government created job programs such as the WPA, PWA, CCC, NYA, and the VCC that helped put Minnesotans back to work. Doug will discuss Great Depression…
Minnesota’s Wild and Woolly Prohibition Days
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesPresented by historian Arn Kind, who will introduce audience members to the drys, wets, gangsters, flappers, lawmen, and suffragists of America's most colorful, complex constitutional hiccup. Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Funded.
“Is Your Garden Ready For Climate Change?”
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesPresented by Lyon County Master Gardener Sue Morton. You have likely felt the effects of climate change, record setting heat waves, long stretches without rain, or devastating early season flooding. Learn how you can help your garden spaces and your community adapt to the challenges we'll continue to face. Sponsored by the Ivanhoe Public Library,…
Skally Line
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesPerformance featuring a variety of old-time music, storytelling and Minnesota History. Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage Funded.
150 Years of Lyon County History
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United States150 Years of Lyon County History with special emphasis on early Lincoln County History Presented by Jennifer Andries Director of the Lyon County Historical Society Museum Wednesday November 2nd, 10 am Ivanhoe Community Center Free program sponsored by the Ivanhoe Public Library
Tribal History of the Pipestone Quarries and the Pipestone Pipes
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesThis program will be presented by Bud and Rona Johnston of Pipestone, who are members of the Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers. Bud and Rona will discuss the history of the Pipestone Quarries along with the sacred items that are carved from the stone. Tribal History of the Pipestone Quarries and Pipestone Pipes…
Americas First Ladies
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesMinnesota historian and storyteller Doug Ohman will share interesting information and stories about the ladies of the White House. Doug will highlight many of our nations' First Ladies that most Americans have little information about. The stories and history will be both informative and entertaining. Americans First Ladies is free and open to the public,…
Great Northfield Bank Robbery – Arn Kind
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesExperience James-Younger Gang and the attempted robbery of the Northfield bank in 1876 in an interactive program presented by Arn Kind, whose presentation will include discussion with audience members about how the gang's attempts were foiled.
Minnesota in the Vietnam War – Ivanhoe Public Library
Ivanhoe Public Library 401 N. Harold, Ivanhoe, United StatesHistorian, Arn Kind, will present a program on Minnesota's role in the Vietnam War. This living history presentation will use drama and role-playing to make this era come alive.