Iowa History Live Event

Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa

Join historian Kevin Mason for an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.S. Dragoon Expedition route in Iowa, in event hosted by O’Brien County Conservation. Drawing from his new book, Retracing the Dragoon Tail in Iowa, Mason uncovers how the state’s prairies and wetlands evolved into the farms, towns, and highways we know today. Blending environmental history, Indigenous perspectives, and the spirit of firsthand travel, this engaging presentation revels how Iowa’s landscape still echoes with the stories of its past.

Dr. Kevin Mason-PhD of History at the University of Northern Iowa and founder of the Notes on Iowa project.

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Prairie Heritage Center

4931 Yellow Ave

Peterson, IA 51047