History of the Conscientious Objector Presentation

Swords beaten into plowshares? And a peace dove? 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Entertainment Tent on Fall Festival Grounds at Kalona Historical Village. Dr. Tom Meyers will give the history of the Conscientious Objector status as an alternative to military service for the Amish and Mennonites. Dr. Nyle Kauffman will share WWI and WWII stories of area men who served in the CO status. Sponsored by the Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa.