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July 11
SummerFest BBQ 11-3
Open House noon- 3 pm
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July 16
Open House 5-8 pm
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July 23
Open House 5-8 pm
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July 28 *
Board Meeting 6 pm
Monthly Meeting 7 pm |
July 30
LaVitsef Uptown Open House 5-8 pm
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August 2
Open House 2-4 pm |
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August 25 *
Monthly Meeting 7 pm |
September 6
Open house 2-4 pm
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* Meetings are held in the house
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Historical Society’s
Calendar Filled With Things
For You And Your Family To Do And See!
Looking for something is new to do and see?
Look no farther then the Historical Society museums.
Did you ever wonder why you couldn’t buy
fireworks in Iowa?
What was the name of the fireworks factory in Ankeny?
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You can find out the answers to these and learn much more when
you visit the traveling exhibit “A BLAZE OF GLORY: THE GREAT
SPENCER FIRE OF 1931” at the museums. The museums will be open
special hours on Thursday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. starting June
18 – July 30. You may also visit the exhibit, along with other
displays, from 2 –4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, July 5, and August
2 and Saturday, July 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
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20th Annual SummerFest Barbecue – July 11
It’s that time of year to watch the SummerFest parade, then eat
that famous Shredded Pork Sandwich served with baked beans, cole
slaw, ice cream and a drink. The cost is only $7.00 per person.
We will be serving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parkview
Lunchroom, 105 NW Pleasant Street. Carryout is available.
After you have finished that delicious meal, stroll over to the
historical museums and take a tour. You will find new displays
and added items to old displays.
More
info.
LaVisef – July 30
The Uptown Association will be holding it’s 2nd Annual LaVisef
Celebration, Thursday, July 30. There will games, music, and
food for everyone. Watch for more details.
Thank You Polk County Board of Supervisors
The Ankeny Area Historical Society would like to thank Polk
County Board of Supervisors and 2nd District Supervisor E.J.
Giovannetti for the 2009 Community Betterment Grant. The
historical society received $2000. The money was used to
purchase a battery back-up sump pump for the barn museum and a
fireproof filing cabinet.
Again thank you for your generosity.
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Society
Mission Statement
The Ankeny Area Historical
Society is established to collect and secure artifacts and historical
records representing Ankeny, Alleman, Bondurant, Carney, Elkhart,
Enterprise, Polk City and Sheldahl for the purpose of preserving
our American Heritage.
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