What can you get for $1 this spring break? Admission to the African American Museum of Iowa! Visit the Museum's permanent exhibit "Endless Possibilities" and our current temporary exhibit "If […]
Join Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry "Box" Brown, John Parker and more in a look at well-known figures behind America's Underground Railroad in this performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, […]
This production is presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC. "Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement" is designed to provide […]
The African American Museum of Iowa is closed on Friday, March 30. We will resume our regular hours on Saturday, March 31.
Join us at the First Street Community Center Theatre in Mount Vernon for this presentation. Since the late nineteenth century, African Americans have participated in a variety of sports and […]
Enjoy an evening of jazz with saxophonist and educator, Dr. Damani Phillips as he headlines a two hour jazz performance, including vocalist Gary "Jazzman" Jackson, Drummer Mike Woods and organist […]
Come to a party 25 years in the making! THIS SATURDAY, Free and open to the public Saturday April 21st from 10am-4pm FREE admission, face painting, balloons, refreshments, clay making […]
Closed in honor of all who lost their lives protecting this great nation.
The African American Museum of Iowa will be unveiling a two-sided street light banner on Thursday May 31st at 12:00 pm at The African American Museum of Iowa. This first […]
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 […]
