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TOLEDO–The Tama County Historical Society will host author David Connon for a conversation about finding Civil War ancestors on Wednesday, August 9, beginni

Here are some ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in the Des Moines area this year.

Reminder: Program on Iowa’s Underground Railroad Happening Tomorrow in Jefferson

Register columnist: More Iowa communities are celebrating Juneteenth. Heres a list of some in the Des Moines area and beyond.

The historical efforts by members of the Underground Railroad to help slaves in the pre-Civil War United States escape to freedom are known by many, but some

Celebrate African-American heritage this February at Des Moines Public Library