Iowa History 101: Emir el-Kader

Date: Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online Program, 600 E. Locust Street, 50319

Event Information

Description

Did you know an Iowa town is named for the so-called "George Washington of Algeria?" Learn more about Elkader and its fascinating namesake from Kathy Garms and Matt Peterson, both from the Abdelkader Education Project, and John Kaiser, author of "Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader." Their online presentation is part of the "Iowa History 101" series, which the State Historical Society of Iowa offers to commemorate Iowa's 175th year of statehood. The event is free and will be recorded, but registration is required. Learn more and register via Zoom. #Iowa175

Host Organization

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

Website

https://iowaculture.gov/calendar/iowa-history-101-emir-abd-el-kader-s-life-legacy-and-connection-to-elkader-iowa?page=0

Facebook Event URL

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Hashtag

#Iowa175

Pricing Information

Free with advance registration

Contact

Jeff Morgan
jeff.morgan@iowa.gov