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Our guest this time is Nancy Koupal of the South Dakota State Historical Society Press. We've got a lot to cover this time. Koupal will discuss her past connection with Laura including finding the famous Ma and Pa portraits, her work bringing out "Pioneer Girl" and the upcoming "Pioneer Girl Prespectives,"  and this April's Laura Ingalls Wilder themed conference. There's always more that you can dig into when it comes to Laura Ingalls Wilder and we'll have a lot of fun doing that this episode.

Quilt expert Linda Halpin joins us to talk about the connection between Laura Ingalls Wilder and quilts. Most excitingly she is going to talk about her research about Doves in the Window, one of the quilt patterns Laura mentioned by name in the "Little House" books. She'll also talk about upcoming events and workshops that you can take part in.

John E. Miller is a Laura Ingalls Wilder expert. He is a frequent speaker at Laura conferences and was a past winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy award. Miller was born near Mansfield in Missourit and spent most of his life in Brookings, near DeSmet, South Dakota. His books include: Becoming Laura Ingalls WilderLaura Ingalls Wilder's Little TownLooking for History on Highway 14Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane: Authorship, Place, Time, and Culture Join us as we talk about his books, his research, Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" books.

Welcome to our seventh annual on air birthday celebration for author and pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder. This year will be special because it's Laura's 150th Birthday so we have lots to celebrate. Laura fans are invited to call in and share either the story of how they became a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, their favorite Laura Ingalls Wilder related experience, or annual family traditions based on Laura. Based on requests, I'm continuing it as an hour so you'll have plenty of time to call in. So please call in and help fill the time. If you want to share your story, but don't want to talk on air, you can send a story to me ahead of time or in the chatroom live during the show. Live callers or chat get time before sent in stories. Call tollfree 1 (877) 633-9389 Contact me through social media at Trundlebed Tales or send stories to info@trundlebedtales.com

What will happen in Laura Ingalls Wilder or Little House fandom during 2017? This is a BIG Laura Ingalls Wilder year because it's the 150th anniversary of Laura's birth. There are events scheduled, books coming out, and new products to buy. Catch this sneak peek. Also, feel free to call in and give your predictions or projects that you're working on.

Join us as we review what went on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom on the Little House on the Prairie this year. We mark six years of Trundlebed Tales podcasts with this episode. The first episode was broadcast Dec. 19, 2010 and also featured a round up of Laura fandom. Please look at it as an opportunity to check in with us. Think about calling in, commenting in the chatroom or sending me an e-mail with a comment before the broadcast.

In this episode we're traveling to Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa and has traditionally been one of the largest. We'll revisit some of the classic tourist sites and check out some new ones. At the junction of three states (Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa), Dubuque has an impressive collection of firsts being the first city founded in Iowa. It is also in the midst of a period of renovation and growth. Much of that growth is in the Port Authority in a curve of the Mississippi River. Follow along on our Trolley Tour and learn more about Dubuque.                      

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. Big events this month are in Mansfield, MO, West Branch, IA, and Pepin, WI.

July is always a big month in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom. There are big eventsat almost all the homesite every year normally on the same weekends. Tune in and find out why July is important especially at the homesites. After we talk about it general we'll talk about what went on in July 2016 and specifically my two trips to DeSmet, South Dakota this year. 

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Keystone, SD; Old World Wisconsin Eagle, WI; Genesee Country Village and Museum Mumford, NY; Vinton, IA; Malone, NY; Burke, NY on the Laura Ingalls Wilder update. 

William T. Anderson is the foremost Laura Ingalls Wilder authority. Wilder was a pioneer and author of the famous "Little House" book series. Anderson has written many books, booklets, and articles on both Wilder and on other historic topics. Anderson' most recent project was collecting and editing the notable letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This will be the last maor collection of previously unpublished Laura writings. Tune in for the full story.

Celebrating reading this spring. There is only one novel mentioned by name in the "Little House" series, Millbank by popular 19th century author Mary J. Holmes. The mention is in On the Banks of Plum Creek when Laura tries to "prove" she can read by reciting word for word what she had heard Ma read aloud from Millbank so many times. Have you ever wondered what that books was like? Tune in to hear me do a cold read of the first 30 minutes worth of the boo

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Independence, Kansas; Burr Oak, Iowa and Spring Valley, Minnesota. Learn all about them this month on the Laura Ingalls Wilder update. We also have a one-room school update for you.

Join host Sarah Uthoff and Linda Halpin as we look at quilting. What does quilting as a hobby involve? How do you get started? What tools do you need? Learn all the basics for yourself whether you want to know how to get started or what the fuss is all about. Tune in to our latest Travel Times episode and catch up with Halpin's previous appearence talking about the history of quilting and Laura Ingalls Wilder.

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Burr Oak, Iowa, and Spring Valley, Minnesota.

Join Daryl Hrdlicka longtime member of the cast and crew of "Fragments of a Dream" the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. He'll give us the scoop. We'll talk about how and why you should attend, about the history of the event, and what it's like to be part of the awesome team that puts this event on each and every year.   There are currently three Laura Ingalls Wilder pageants and one Mary Ingalls pageant in production. The Walnut Grove version is the most "Hollywood" with fanastic special effects and a well written script that has been honed over the years. They also have the most direct connection with the "Little House on the Prairie" TV show through their use of special appearences by the actors from the show.  Learn just what makes this outstanding Laura event tick and how you can take part.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks with Pam Stover, frequent Broadway patron, to get the inside out of how to do a trip to the theater capitlal of the country. We'll cover both the basics (how do you get tickets, what do you wear, etc.) and tips for doing Broadway on the cheap.

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Pepin WI and Mansfield MO>

We visit with Jessica O'Reily from Travel Iowa and learn about places to visit in Iowa. We'll look at both classic sites like Living History Farms, Plow in Oak, the Amana Colonies, and the West Union Grotto and new sites that have only recently started. Are you looking for a day or weekend short trip, a longer trip to somewhere in Iowa, or passing through Iowa en route to somewhere else? Check this out to find out what places you just can't miss and how you can find out more?

Last year long time Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society of De Smet Cheryl Palmlund director resigned and Tessa Flak took over last fall. Join us as we talk with Tessa. We'll look into her background and her plans for the future fo the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society of De Smet. We'll also look at the basics of a visit and some other vacation suggestions. Call or chat in during the program or send your questions to info@Trundlebedtales.com