The Dubuque Area History Expo brings together archives, libraries, museums, historical societies, and community organizations from across the region. This annual event offers the public a chance to explore how history is collected, preserved, and shared, and why these efforts matter for our community today.
The Dubuque Area History Expo 2026 is a free, public event during National Archives Month. It takes place Sunday, October 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at NICC in Room 104A.
Dubuque Area History Expo 2026
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Exhibitor Tables
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Expert Presentations
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Hands-On Discovery
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Community Connection
Dubuque Area History Expo 2026
The Dubuque Area History Expo 2026 is a free, public event during National Archives Month. It takes place Sunday, October 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at NICC (Rm 104A) in Peosta (8342 NICC Dr, Peosta, IA 52068).
The afternoon includes exhibits by 20 local organizations and two featured presentations:
Exploring the Value of Reminiscence Theatre by Joe Klinebriel, Professor of Theatre at the University of Dubuque
The Langworthy's of Dubuque by Sue Hellert, a retired senior lecturer at UW-Platteville and author.
Sponsorsed by: Loras College Center for Dubuque History, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Northeast Iowa Community College, Divine Word College, DALINC, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission, and the Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission.
2026 DAHE Exhibitors
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission
Dubuque Museum of Art
Friends of the Mines of Spain
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
St. John's Episcopal Church
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
DBQ Pride
Dubuque County Library System
Dyersville Area Historical Society
Key City Genealogy Society
Northeast Iowa Community College
St. John's Lutheran Church
Tri-County Historical Society
Divine Word College
Dubuque County Reads
Epworth Community Historical Society
Loras College Center for Dubuque History
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
The French Heritage Corridor
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Past and Upcoming EXPOS
2024
Date: October 20
Location: Steeple Square
18 Exhibitors
2025
Date: October 12
Location: Loras College
20 Exhibitors
2026
The Dubuque Area History Expo is a local history expo featuring libraries, archives, museums, and other local organizations
Preserve.Share.Learn Connect
Contact: Heidi Pettitt, DAHE Program Leader
Email: cdh@loras.edu
Organized by: DAHE Committee, a subsidiary of the Dubuque Area Library Information Consortium