Meet the Author - Kevin T. Mason

Join us for an engaging evening with historian Kevin T. Mason as he presents his book, Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa. 🗺️ Dive into a rich narrative that explores Iowa’s evolving landscape starting from the 1835 expedition of the First U.S. Dragoons.

Kevin blends meticulous research with storytelling, drawing from archival records, maps, and Indigenous histories to showcase how Iowa’s prairies and wetlands transitioned into farms and towns. 🌾 He emphasizes the impact of Manifest Destiny, military expansion, and settler colonialism, while honoring the voices of the Sauk, Meskwaki, Dakota, and other Indigenous nations whose stories often go unheard.

Through a remarkable 371-mile journey retracing the historic dragoon route, Kevin captures the essence of this past through video essays, photography, and engaging writing. 📸 His trek has been featured on Iowa PBS’s Iowa Life and Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa, vividly bringing the history into the present and shedding light on how landscapes continue to remember.

This event promises to be a significant contribution to environmental history and Indigenous scholarship, revealing the intricate relationships between land use, policy, and historical transformations. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into Iowa’s past with Kevin's expertise!

Location: 2629 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-3900, United States

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