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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
