Join Laura Keyes from Historic Voices with her talk on The Founding Mothers. The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies – all women, and all vital to our […]
Let’s celebrate our 250th! Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with some of the instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. Books can be checked […]
The Spirit of Service screening reel includes selected excerpts from the series and is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation! The Spirit of Service screening reel includes selected excerpts from the series and is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in American culture - 30 minute film clip with discussion after. Free to the Public.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation! The Spirit of Service screening reel includes selected excerpts from the series and is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in American culture - 30 minute film clip with discussion after. Free to the Public.
Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary with a “tin smithing” craft. Punch holes in a tin can to make a lantern. Please bring your own hammer. Space is limited so sign-up online.
Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary by taking on a “tin smithing” craft. We will be punching holes in a tin can to make a lantern. Please bring your own hammer. Space is limited so sign-up online at spencerlibrary.com to reserve your spot. Free and open to the public. Call 712-580-7290 for more information.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation! The Continental screening reel brings to life the stories of the American Revolution, exploring the ideas and conflicts that ignited independence and the struggles and sacrifices of soldiers, women, and Native and African American allies. It reveals how this pivotal period shaped not just the original Thirteen Colonies, […]