Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein

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.

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein

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.