Rock Island Arsenal 160th Anniversary Series: The Battle of the Rock Island Rapids
Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office in exploring the history of the Rock Island Arsenal over its 160-year existence. This session will discuss the topic of the Battle of the Rock Island Rapids within the context of the War of 1812 and the local conflicts that broke out during the war on the Mississippi River.
This program is scheduled to be held in person and virtually. If you would prefer to attend virtually, please follow this link to register for the event. The event will be recorded and available on the Davenport Public Library's YouTube.
This program is suitable for adults and teens.
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety recommendations. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates. Please check back here for updates.
- Date:
- Wednesday, January 12, 2022
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Meeting Room B (Large)
- Branch:
- Main
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Educational Local History
This program is jointly hosted by the Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library. If you are unable to attend the Davenport Public Library's session, another session will be offered earlier in the day at 2:00 PM at Rock Island Public Library. Follow this link to learn more.