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Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company “Freedom Star Gertie’s Journey of the Underground Railroad”
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company “Freedom Star Gertie’s Journey of the Underground Railroad”
Near life-size handheld puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets, and hand dyed scenery tell a dramatic moving story, based on local history of a young girl who escapes from a farm in Missouri and makes her way through Iowa on her way to freedom. The piece uses a specific local and regional history references, including John […]
$5
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebration begins Friday, June 15th at the African American Museum of Iowa, and wraps up Saturday the 16th, with a party at Viola Gibson Park. Friday enjoy: -$1 admission at the Museum, all day -Cedar Rapids Civil Rights traveling exhibit, all day FREE -Dr. Brie Swenson-Arnold presentation and refreshments "The Emma Oliphant Story" at […]
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Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold “The Emma Oliphant Story”
Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold “The Emma Oliphant Story”
Join us Friday, June 15th at the AAMI at 7pm for Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold, Associate Professor of History at Coe College, and her presentation of the inspiring story of Emma Oliphant, along with six other African American women who challenged racial segregation in woman's factory work in Cedar Rapids in the 1890's. This event […]
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“Dr. Carver’s Lab” Workshop
“Dr. Carver’s Lab” Workshop
Dr. George Washington Carver considered himself a cookstove chemist, using household materials to complete most of his experiments. Join us Friday, June 22nd at the Hiawatha Public Library to hear about Dr. Carver's accomplishments, then assist with some cookstove experiments of your own! Friday, June 22nd @ 10:30 at the Hiawatha Public Library Bring the […]
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Dr. Tunde Adeleke: Varied Views of Three Influential 1960’s Activists.
Dr. Tunde Adeleke: Varied Views of Three Influential 1960’s Activists.
Join us Friday, June 27th at 7pm to listen to Dr. Tunde Adeleke, Professor of History at Iowa State University, explore the varied views of three influential 1960's activists. From political power and economic resources to worldwide oppression. The Discussion will weave conflict and struggle with redemption. This event is FREE and open to the […]
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