(Atlantic, Iowa) – Did you know there were TWO Thanksgiving celebrations in Iowa…in the same year? It’s true. Learn more about why and when, during a special program taking place this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, beginning at 2-p.m. The program will be held inside the American Legion Memorial Building (201 Poplar St.), in Atlantic. Leo Landis has researched the forgotten stories that began when Iowa became a territory, and shifted to setting the special celebration for as late as December, since that time.

Landis is the Curator for the State Historical Society in Iowa, as well as the State Historical Museum. He continues to add new exhibits, as information is discovered, and is passionate about making Iowa history available and interesting.

Atlantic Rock Island Society (ARISE) is sponsoring the program. There is no fee to attend, but donations are appreciated. The American Legion Memorial Building is handicapped accessible.