Library EventDoes the University of Iowa have Black Hawk's remains?

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

05/04/2022 7:00pm 05/04/2022 8:00pm Does the University of Iowa have Black Hawk's remains? Historian, author and documentarian Russ Fry from Burlington, Iowa will give a presentation about the mystery surrounding the final resting place of Sauk warrior Black Hawk, who led the Native American side of the Black Hawk war of 1832. There are many unanswered questions surrounding his final resting place. This program is part of ICPL's 2022 Weber Days, a series of Local History programs and events honoring the memory and work of Iowa City Historian Irving B. Weber. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

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Historian, author and documentarian Russ Fry from Burlington, Iowa will give a presentation about the mystery surrounding the final resting place of Sauk warrior Black Hawk, who led the Native American side of the Black Hawk war of 1832. There are many unanswered questions surrounding his final resting place.

This program is part of ICPL's 2022 Weber Days, a series of Local History programs and events honoring the memory and work of Iowa City Historian Irving B. Weber.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.