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Iowa History 101: Muslims of the Heartland

Program Type:

Educational, Movies

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join the Forest Avenue Library for a film presentation from the State Historical Society of Iowa. We'll be watching one Iowa History 101 film each third Tuesday from February until November. This month, Edward E. Curtis IV, professor and Arab American author, discusses the history of Syrian Muslim settlement in Iowa before World War I and how these immigrants made a life that was simultaneously Arab, Muslim, and American.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.