1996 EVENTS
at the
Herbert Hoover
Presidential Library - Museum

West Branch, IA
319-643-5301

Now Showing! -- Special Exhibits in the Hoover Library & Museum

Hands and Hearts:
The Fine Art of Needlework
January 20 - March 24, 1996: An exhibit on the history and creativity of samplers, quilts, and other forms of needlework from the 19th century to the present. Various craft demonstrators will be in the museum galleries periodically during the exhibit. Please call for more information.

Coming Soon... -- Special Exhibits Scheduled for the Hoover Library & Museum

Beyond the Big River: Life on the Frontier April 20 - October 27, 1996: This major exhibit will be a part of Iowa's sesquicentennial celebration. "Beyond the Big River" is an interactive, environmental exhibit tracing the evolution of American society on the prairie lands west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century.

History Changes and So Do We... -- Events of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library

Family Night at the Hoover Museum
Wednesday Evenings July and August: Admission is free from 5 - 8 PM! See the "Big River" exhibit and enjoy a period musical program performed by the museum docents.
Hooverfest Weekend
August 2-4, 1996: The weekend will include craft demonstrators, and live entertainment all topped off by the best fireworks show in eastern Iowa!
A Presidential Christmas
November 16 - January 5, 1997: The museum's annual holiday display features Christmas trees decorated in the tradition of our presidents and their times.
Holiday Open House
December 1996: Our annual holiday open house with free entertainment, holiday refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus.

The Museum is open from 9-5 daily for more information please check with the Library-Museum Gift Shop or call the museum at (319) 643-5301.

Contact the library and museum by sending email to library@hoover.nara.gov.

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