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Sanford Museum Association
The Sanford Museum Association is an organization of volunteers who contribute
time and money to enrich the offerings of the Sanford Museum and Planetarium.Working in cooperation with museum staff, the association hosts exhibits, lectures,
and demonstrations, sponsors programs of research, and purchases museum
equipment and library books. The association also sponsors several programs each year.

To find out about becoming a Sanford Museum Association member, E-mail us at
sanfordmuseum@sanfordmuseum.org

Sanford Museum Association Programs for 2022 include:

Sunday, January 23  2:00 p.m.

John Snapp – Birds of NW Iowa   
John will show his photos of backyard birds, water & shore birds, birds of the fields & skies, and migratory birds. Learn how to attract birds to your yard and identify them with suggestions on how to photograph the birds you see. Learn the time of day and locations to best see birds in Northwest Iowa. A program for birdwatchers of all ages.

*Sunday, February 13  2:00 p.m.

Jennifer Sterling – 6-on-6 Girls’ Basketball in Iowa: Traditions, Transitions, and Legacies

For most of the 20th century, Iowa was known for its devotion to a unique form of women's sport known as 6-on-6 girls' basketball. As other states abandoned 6-on-6 in the 1970s, Iowa remained committed to this half-court game until 1993, when the final 6-player championship was held. This presentation recounts Iowa's 6-on-6 history, connects it to the development of girls' and women's sport in the United States, and welcomes audience members to share their own stories and collections.

*Humanities Iowa Speaker

Sunday, March 13  2:00 p.m.

Don Hickey – Wars of the US  

On March 22, Prof. Don Hickey of Wayne State College will give an illustrated presentation entitled “Two Hundred Years of American Wars, 1775-1975:  An Overview and Assessment.”  For each major war from the American Revolution to the War in Vietnam, Don will address five issues:  (1) What were our war aims?  (2) What was our plan for winning the war?   (3) Was there any domestic opposition? (4) What was the outcome of the war? And, finally, (4) What was its legacy of the conflict?

*Sunday, April 3   2:00 p.m.

John Liepa. - How Iowa Met Baseball:  the Myths, the History, the Players
Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores baseball's origins, the history and evolution of the game, baseball's journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa's baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.

*Humanities Iowa Speaker

Sunday, August 7 2:00 p.m.   

Ballet Folklorico de Jalisco* -  "México en el Corazón" Spectacular Costumes and Typical Dances of Mexico representing the different regions of the country. Mexican Culture through Dance. This event will be held at the Cherokee Community Center

Friday, August 12  9:30 p.m. 

Meteors and a Movie:  

The Sanford Museum Association invites you to come join us for an outdoor movie under a sky filled with meteors and a full moon! The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors and hour. During the meteor shower, we will be watching a movie. 

This will be a drive-in movie and thanks to Fuller Digital Systems we will be able to hear the movie from our cars. Simon Fuller is hooking up a great sound system so we can enjoy the movie and watch for meteors. The museum staff will also point out constellations and have telescopes on sky objects as well, including the full moon.

You are welcome to sit in lawn chairs and don’t forget to bring popcorn.

This event will be held at the South end of the Cherokee Fair Grounds

Sunday, September 18  2:00 p.m. 

Kathy Wilson – Death Comes for Us All

Victorians had a different attitude about death than we do in the 21st Century. People died at home surrounded by loved ones, families picnicked in cemeteries on Sundays, took photos with deceased & made jewelry from their hair (yes, really!). They also worried about being buried alive or someone stealing their bodies. This program explores the Victorians’ fascination with death & the culture they developed to memorialize the dead.

This is a Joint Program with the Cherokee Public Library

Sunday, October 16  2:00 p.m.

Dr. Harry Dunstan PH.D - Sing Me Somgs of Earth & Sky

Dr. Harry Dunstan, PH.D presents a program of how the primal elements of Earth, Air, Fire & Water Create the Artistic/Spiritual Vision of Our Home

Sunday, November 13   2:00 p,m,

*Ryan Bare - Century Farms Distillery Distilled Spirits Manufacturing

An overview from the American Revolution through Prohibition, including how the repeal of the 18th Amendment continues to shape modern life.  Information on how distilled spirits are made; what makes them different from beer and wine, and an overview of the different types and classes of spirits (e.g., whiskey vs. vodka vs. rum...) The presentation will conclude with a virtual tour of Century Farms Distillery, in Spencer, Iowa.  

*Humanities Iowa Speaker

To find out about becoming a Sanford Museum Association member, E-mail us at
sanfordmuseum@sanfordmuseum.org