Antiques & Treasures, 11:00 AM

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln - Bob & Joyce Berkenes

Des Moines Women's Club member Joyce Berkenes and her husband, Bob, will speak on the Lincoln Assassination, including little-known facts about Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary, the events leading up to the assassination, and the actual murder of the president, which prompted the largest manhunt in U.S. history. Finally, discussion will focus briefly on nine fellow conspirators, their capture, trial, and ultimate fate. Joyce and Bob will bring a few items of interest to enhance your understanding of these tragic events.

Luncheon, 1:00 PM Served by: Great Caterers

Art, 1:00 PM

The Monuments Men - The Book: Ruth Ehler, Presenter

Ruth Ehler recounts the role her grandfather, Ralph Hammett, had during WWII as one of the Monument Men. The Monument Men was a small corps of mostly middle-aged men and a few women who interrupted their careers to recover countless artworks stolen by the Nazis. The Monuments Men and Women Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to raise worldwide awareness about the service of the Monuments Men and Women (MFAA), honor them for their achievements, complete their unfinished mission of returning missing art to the rightful owners, and educating the public on the importance of preserving our shared cultural art.