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Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Book Release Party
Join us at the Jordan House to celebrate the launch of Marching Home.
Drop in anytime between 5-6:30 to grab a drink and celebrate Jeff’s second book making its way into the world!
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Thanks to the West Des Moines Historical Society for providing the venue.
📖 About the book:
Marching Home, a novel based on historical events, is a story of love, war, and freedom.
Two men. One born a slave. The other born free. Brought together by war, one fights to free the woman he loves, and for the future they’ve dreamed of together. The other fights to prove he is capable of more than what society expects or permits Black men to achieve. On the battlefields of Virginia, they will risk all they have to secure the freedom to live as they see fit.
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour (Private Event for Drake OLLIE Class)
Private Tour for Drake University OLLIE Class
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Ottumwa Civil War Roundtable
Freedom Will Be Theirs by the Sword
The Battle of New Market Heights
On September 29, 1864, fourteen Black men earned the Medal of Honor for their actions charging Confederate earthworks outside Richmond, Virginia, leaving hundreds of their own dead and wounded on the field. Learn the stories of former slaves and freemen who fought valiantly for a country that did not yet consider them citizens.
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Fort Des Moines Presentation (Private Event)
Private Event
A Story of Fort Des Moines presentation.
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Iowa and the Civil War Presentation
Iowa and the Civil War Presentation
Join Jeff Kluever at the Winterset Public Library where he will deliver a presentation about Iowa and the Civil War and share a few Civil War relics from his collection.
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
On this Civil War-themed tour of Woodland Cemetery, guests will learn the history of Iowa in the Civil War by listening to the first-hand accounts of a few of the men who served and are now buried in Woodland Cemetery. The twelve stops on the tour will highlight stories from Wilson's Creek, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, as well as other engagements, including the experiences of United States Colored Troops now interred at the cemetery. The stories from the men buried at Woodland are supplemented by historic photographs and Civil War relics, bringing their story to life more than a century after their death. Jeff Kluever, Cemetery Historian will lead the 1 ¼ mile, two-hour walking tour and reservations can be made by clicking here. Tours often sell out!
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour (Private Event for Drake OLLIE Class)
Private Tour for Drake University OLLIE Class
Woodland Cemetery Civil War Tour
Read Local Author Fair
Read Local Author Fair
Join Jeff Kluever and other local authors for the “Read Local Author Fair” at the Johnston Public Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th. Click here for more information.