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Library EventWeber Days History Walks--The Pest House in Hickory Hill Park

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Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

05/27/2017 11:00am 05/27/2017 12:30pm Weber Days History Walks--The Pest House in Hickory Hill Park Join us for a nature walk in Hickory Hill Park, where we will visit the spot where the Pest House was. Pest Houses were used to house patients suffering from small pox; this house was used in the early 1900s. We will meet at the Conklin Lane parking lot (800 Conklin Lane) at 11:00 a.m., and then proceed to the site. The walking portion will be at least 30 minutes round trip, it includes some hills, and is of a moderate difficulty. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

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Join us for a nature walk in Hickory Hill Park, where we will visit the spot where the Pest House was. Pest Houses were used to house patients suffering from small pox; this house was used in the early 1900s.

We will meet at the Conklin Lane parking lot (800 Conklin Lane) at 11:00 a.m., and then proceed to the site. The walking portion will be at least 30 minutes round trip, it includes some hills, and is of a moderate difficulty.

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

This event is open to the public.

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