It’s Preservation Week in Sioux City

While Sioux Citians get to appreciate history nearly all year long with numerous historic events, Preservation Week shines a spotlight on our historic highlights.

The week actually started last week, and continues through this Friday. But there are a number of opportunities to learn about Sioux City’s history.

Upcoming events include:

– A presentation on terra cotta, the popular finish used in numerous buildings in Sioux City. Terra Cotta expert, David Dahlquist, will be in Sioux City from Des Moines to speak on Terra Cotta history, restoration, and contemporary exploration in public art. Bring your own lunch to the free public event at noon at the Sioux City Public Museum.

– A presentation titled “How and Why Sioux City Grew the Way it Did.” A history of the urban development of Sioux City. Presented by Tom Munson, archivist at the Sioux City Public Museum. Bring your own lunch to the free public event at at the Sioux City Public Museum.

– The Treasure of Sioux City award will be announced at noon Friday at City Hall.

– On Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a day of classic cars and trains at the Railroad Museum in Riverside. There will be free motor car rides, railroad exhibits, tours and more throughout the day. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for 6-18 year olds and free for kids 5 and under. Here’s more on the Ag Rail festival, held each year at the Railroad Museum.

Download the entire week’s events here.

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