Get Soaked!

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Get Soaked on Tuesday, August 14th at 10 am! Learn about Lonnie Johnson, African American Inventor of the Super Soaker and then head outside for water warfare! Free event at the AAMI August 14th at 10am Bring a towel and your own water gun.

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From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Traditions

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to attend From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Celebrations as part of Deck the District in the Czech Village – New Bohemia Main Street District. Join us December 1st from 10 am – 4 pm for free cocoa and cookies, free Kwanzaa and Jonkonnu tabletop activities, and a guest appearance from Mrs. […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at AAMI

The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to join us on Monday, January 21, 2019 for a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Museum will be offering discounted admission at $1.00 per person from 10 am to 4 pm to honor Dr. King. In addition, the Museum is celebrating Dr. King’s message […]

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Embracing Peace

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA, United States

February 11 is set aside for children in the country of Cameroon to rededicate themselves to the importance of nonviolence in their daily lives and strive for education. The African American Museum of Iowa will connect this rededication with the nonviolent efforts of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. This program is for children in preschool […]

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