General Dodge and the Transcontinental Railroad Premiere Screening

In collaboration with Camp Dodge Daughters of the American Revolution, join Iowa PBS on June 7 at 2 p.m. for an advance screening of our newest documentary, General Dodge and the Transcontinental Railroad. 

This new documentary explores the life and legacy of Grenville M. Dodge, a Civil War general, intelligence pioneer and chief engineer for the Union Pacific, whose leadership on and off the battlefield helped preserve a fractured nation and drive the expansion that connected a continent. Through a story of war, innovation and ambition, the film examines the forces that bound the United States together during one of its most defining eras. 

Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. Open captions for the film will be also be provided. This event is free but registration is required. 

General Dodge and the Transcontinental Railroad will premiere on Iowa PBS on June 15 at 8 p.m.