Second Sunday Talks
Second Sundays at DCHS are an opportunity to showcase topics, past and present, that all have direct relevance to Douglas County, Nebraska. Join us in our exploration of the buildings, people, and events that have shaped the community we live in!
THIS SUNDAY, 6/8, DCHS IS THRILLED TO WELCOME IONA FORTUNE!
Please join us in welcoming Iona Fortune, a burlesque dancer and art historian, as she retells the history of burlesque in Douglas County. From the 1890s through the 1990s, North American burlesque was a staple of entertainment, showcasing quick-reveal and slow-peel costumes that would come to impact the stage and screen.
Iona is a burlesque dancer and art historian. She has been performing around the country for 7 years. Iona is interested in the intersection between burlesque, costumes, culture, and history. She is originally from Lincoln and graduated from Iowa State University in 2018 with B.A.s in Art History and Anthropology and a minor in Classical Studies. Since 2023, Iona has been researching and writing about the history of burlesque in Nebraska, shedding light on the same by publishing articles, producing burlesque shows, and creating zines.
Reservations are appreciated as we plan to provide refreshments following the talk at the General Crook House Museum! Please email admin@douglascohistory.org or contact Cindy Hadsell at (402) 312-4929. We look forward to seeing you!
Time: 2 PM
Place: Metro Community College, Fort Omaha, Building 10, Room 110
Our Second Sunday talks are one-hour in length and feature a guest speaker or panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. Past topics include the Creighton Family, Nebraska’s role in the Civil War, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Standing Bear v. Crook Trial.
Second Sunday talks are free to our members and only $5 for non-members.
If you are interested in presenting on a local topic for our Second Sunday Talk, please contact our Executive Director at 402-455-9990 or e-mail Director@DouglasCoHistory.org.