Event Details
Terrace Hill has received funding from Humanities Iowa to host a free, educational presentation titled 6-on-6 Girls' Basketball in Iowa: Traditions, Transitions, and Legacies. Join us on Monday, March 4th at 4:00 pm in the Terrace Hill Drawing Room for the program presented by Dr. Jennifer Sterling.
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 multi-media 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.
This is a free program, but advance registration is required as space is limited. RSVP by email only to molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov. Please include first and last names of each attendee.
Questions? Contact the Terrace Hill office at 515-281-7205.
Event Location:
Terrace Hill
2300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States