Join us for our annual History Makers Gala on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
The event will highlight the achievements of honorees Dr. Wilfred Johnson (Waterloo), Jo Lavera and Phillip E. Jones (Iowa City), Emma Squires (Cedar Rapids), James L. Tillman, Sr. (Sioux City), and Mary L. Wells (Des Moines). History makers were nominated by their peers and selected by a Museum committee based on their professional and community impact as leaders. They were each selected for their actions, modifying the course of history, imparting knowledge and impacting the communities in which we live. Through their existence and influence, history is forever changed. They will be recognized during the Gala at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Thursday, October 3, reception at 5pm with the program at 6pm).
This event not only recognizes Black community leaders, it also serves as a fundraiser for the AAMI.
Reservations for the 2024 History Makers Gala are closed.
