Iowa History, Art, Murals, Ray Sorensen II, Artist, 99 counties, Iowa, This is Iowa, Freedom Rocks, Oakland, Lewis, IA, History, Memorial, Tribute, Honor, Respect, Veterans, Independence Day, July 4, July 4th Deanna Etherington Iowa History, Art, Murals, Ray Sorensen II, Artist, 99 counties, Iowa, This is Iowa, Freedom Rocks, Oakland, Lewis, IA, History, Memorial, Tribute, Honor, Respect, Veterans, Independence Day, July 4, July 4th Deanna Etherington

In Honor of July 4: Iowa Freedom Rocks 2025

In 2024 I became interested in Iowa’s Freedom Rocks! What is a Freedom Rock? It is a large rock painted on all sides with patriotic murals and tributes to those who have served in our armed forces in the U.S. These unique murals are painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II. Many towns in Iowa have one. In fact, all 99 of Iowa counties do. Check out two Freedom Rocks I went to in 2025!

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First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington

A Visit to Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum

Did you know November is Native American Heritage Month? In honor of that distinction, I’m writing about a wonderful and informative museum in Oklahoma City called the First Americans Museum. Oklahoma City is beautiful and well worth a trip and the First Americans Museum is a “must visit” attraction while you are there!

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In Honor of July 4: Iowa Freedom Rocks

As I was driving out of Sac City, Iowa yesterday a Freedom Rock captured my eye, surrounded by a tall circle of American flags. What is a Freedom Rock? It is a large rock painted on all sides with patriotic murals and tributes to those who have served in our armed forces in the U.S. These unique murals are painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II. Many towns in Iowa have one.

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