The infamous Spirit Lake Massacre of 1857 will be the focus of the March Keep on Learning community education series beginning 
Thursday, March 3, at Wartburg College.
Artist Gary Kelley will lead the discussion about the attacks on frontier settlements near Okoboji and Spirit lakes by renegade Santee Sioux. Throughout the month, Kelley also will delve into the reasons behind the attacks and look at the life of Inkpaduta, the leader of the massacre and one of the most vilified Sioux leaders of his generation.
Classes continue March 10, 17 and 24 in the Heritage Room of Saemann Student Center. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m., followed by the class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parking is available near the student center for those entering the campus by Wartburg Boulevard.
Registration is not required. The first class of each session is free; a $30 fee due at the second class covers the remainder of the session.
The Keep on Learning series is sponsored by Waverly Health Center. The Wartburg Alumni & Parent Relations Office coordinates Keep on Learning with the assistance of a volunteer committee. For more information, call 319-352-8491, email alumni@wartburg.edu or visit www.wartburg.edu/kol.
Gary Kelley
Artist Gary Kelley will lead the discussion about the attacks on frontier settlements near Okoboji and Spirit lakes by renegade Santee Sioux. Throughout the month, Kelley also will delve into the reasons behind the attacks and look at the life of Inkpaduta, the leader of the massacre and one of the most vilified Sioux leaders of his generation.
Classes continue March 10, 17 and 24 in the Heritage Room of Saemann Student Center. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m., followed by the class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parking is available near the student center for those entering the campus by Wartburg Boulevard.
Registration is not required. The first class of each session is free; a $30 fee due at the second class covers the remainder of the session.
The Keep on Learning series is sponsored by Waverly Health Center. The Wartburg Alumni & Parent Relations Office coordinates Keep on Learning with the assistance of a volunteer committee. For more information, call 319-352-8491, email alumni@wartburg.edu or visit www.wartburg.edu/kol.