Retracing the Dragoon Trail - Madrid

Join historian Kevin Mason at the Madrid Public Library for an engaging presentation titled "Retracing the Dragoon Trail." This immersive journey follows the 1835 First U.S. Dragoon Expedition route in Iowa, as detailed in Mason's new book, "Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa." He explores the transformation of the state's prairies and wetlands into the farms, towns, and highways we recognize today. Blending environmental history with Indigenous perspectives and firsthand travel experiences, this event reveals how Iowa's landscape continues to resonate with stories from its past. Admission is free.