Retracing the Dragoon Trail - Onawa

Join historian Kevin Mason at the Onawa Public Library for "Retracing the Dragoon Trail," an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.S. Dragoon Expedition route in Iowa. In this engaging presentation, Mason will draw from his new book, *Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa*, to explore the evolution of the state’s prairies and wetlands into today’s farms, towns, and highways. By blending environmental history with Indigenous perspectives and firsthand travel experiences, this talk reveals how Iowa’s landscape resonates with historical stories. Admission is free.