
ICONIC AMERICA
Behind the Scenes
Preview: Season 1 | 1m
David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, on location and in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history and how its meaning has changed over time, using them as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.
Iconic America
Show Us Your Iconic Iowa (opens in new window)
Check out our growing collection of fan submissions of iconic Iowa imagery throughout the state and submit your own. Interested in seeing fan submissions and our own photo exhibit in person? We'll be adding a list of location stops for the exhibit and for our pop-up receptions soon!
Iconic Iowa Traveling Photo Exhibit
Find us in your community this summer.
Iconic America: Iowa Edition Trivia Night
July 11, 5:30 p.m.
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Des Moines
Pre-registration is required.
Oskaloosa
July 20 – 26
FACE of Mahaska County
Reception on Monday, July 24 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Burlington
July 27
Jefferson Street Farmers Market
July 28 – Aug. 4
Burlington Public Library
Reception on Monday, July 31 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Dubuque
Aug. 5 – 6
DBQFest
Aug. 7 – 13
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Reception on Monday, Aug. 7 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Waverly
Aug. 14 – 20
Waverly Public Library
Reception on Monday, Aug. 14 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Fort Dodge
Aug. 21 – 27
Blanden Art Museum
Reception on Monday, Aug. 21 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Red Oak
Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
Red Oak Public Library
Reception on Monday, Aug. 28 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Sioux City
Sept. 3
ArtSplash
Sept. 4 – 8
Aalfs Downtown Library
Reception on Tuesday, Sept. 5 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change.

David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, on location and in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history and how its meaning has changed over time, using them as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.