CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

CARLISLE, IA

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

The 4.4 acre park opened in 2009 and features artwork by many artists.   

At the time of my visit, there were 28 sculptures.    

This installation is "Nomade" by Jaume Piensa.  The sculpture is 27 feet tall!    

It is a crouching figure with a skin composed of letters.

Visitors can go inside the sculpture.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Carlisle Area Historical Society Inc. (CAHS) was established in Carlisle, Iowa in 1967, and is dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the history and culture of the Carlisle area. The Society is located at the Carlisle Area Historical Museum, which is housed in the former Carlisle City Hall building. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other items relating to the area’s history. The Society also organizes and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, walks, and educational programs.

The CAHS is committed to preserving the cultural heritage of Carlisle and the surrounding area. To this end, the Society works to acquire and maintain historical artifacts, records, and documents, as well as to document the history of the area through oral histories, photographs, and other media. The CAHS also works to promote interest in the history and culture of the area through its educational programs, which include presentations by local historians, tours of historic sites, and hands-on activities.

In addition to its educational activities, the CAHS also operates a research library and provides genealogical research services. The research library contains books, newspapers, and other documents related to the history of the area. The Society also works to preserve the historic Carlisle City Hall building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Carlisle Area Historical Society is an important part of the local community, providing educational opportunities and preserving the history and culture of the area. It is an essential resource for those interested in learning more about the history of Carlisle and the surrounding area.

CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARLISLE IA. US MID #8401900223

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 137
CARLISLE
IA
50047

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CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401900223
Name CARLISLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260793436
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201307
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.486855, -93.491271
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 181
US Census Tract: 020400
US Census Block: 2040