This presentation shows the audience the visual research of Archie’s popular in-person Woodland tour. Highlights include fascinating stories about the men and women who shaped our city. Names like F.M. Hubbell, Major Hoyt Sherman, Annie Savery, Cora Bussy Hillis, Dr. George Hanawalt, Capt. E.O. and Minnie Fleur just to name a few. Also included are stories about Woodlands Orphan section, 500 baby grave section, paupers (poor peoples) field and the WW1 Gold Star section.
- Presentor: Archie Cook
- Archie is the historian/tour guide of the extremely popular Woodland Cemetery Historical Tour. A retired history and psychology teacher for Des Moines Public Schools, he took over the role of historian/tour guide in 2013. Since 1996 he has been actively engaged in preserving and presenting the history of not only Woodland Cemetery, but also the history of all of Des Moines.
- Location: In person at the IGS Library
- Cost: Members - FREE Non-Members: $10
This includes members, to help us plan for crowd accomodations.