Keeping History Alive Foundation

Keeping History Alive Foundation is an Iowa-based organization dedicated to preserving the history of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and sharing its lessons with young people. Through educational programs and firsthand accounts, the foundation aims to help students across Iowa understand the movement and consider how they can contribute to a more just future. Its work emphasizes learning from people who experienced this period directly, connecting historical events with the ongoing importance of civil rights.

The foundation’s offerings include the documentary Iowans Return to Freedom Summer, which presents the experiences of six Iowa natives who volunteered during the summer of 1964 despite having little personal familiarity with racial issues. The film gives viewers insight into their motivations and the events they encountered. The organization also describes a Civil Rights tour of the Deep South, led by Civil Rights veterans, as part of its educational programming. Supporters can contribute through tax-deductible donations, which help fund efforts to educate and inspire young adult Iowans to become positive role models for strengthening civil rights for minority Americans.