This event was rescheduled from its original date (15 Feb 2025) due to an inclement weather forecast. All details about the event remain the same.
Explore the rich legacy of Iowa’s Black history through compelling vignettes. This presentation highlights both well-known and lesser-known Black residents, including individuals from Muscatine County. Additionally, it will provide valuable insights and resources for researching Black history, offering guidance on key considerations for uncovering these important stories.
Ricki King, founder of Roots to Branches Genealogy, LLC, is a retired John Deere Financial professional, and twice published author in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. She helped Woodland Cemetery gain recognition in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and advocates for preserving Iowa’s Black history. King chairs the Iowa Historical Foundation and serves as a State Historical Society of Iowa Trustee.
We look forward to seeing you at this free event!
- Presenter: Ricki King
- Ricki King is leading an effort to bring the legacy of Iowa's Black history and places to light. She is the Iowa Historical Foundation Chair and a Board Trustee of the State Historical Society of Iowa.
- Location: IGS Conference Center (628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa)
- Cost: Free and open to the public. No need for registration.