“Behind the Beat” Presentation

Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA

Join us for "Behind the Beat" at the Marion Public Library on Tuesday, July 10th at 7pm. This presentation uses music to explore African American history, from the African beats […]

Free

CHIPSTONE. Untold Stories: Past, Present, and the Future

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

    UNTOLD STORIES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE July 11 at 7pm African American Museum of Iowa Free Museums that explore American Art and culture, often struggle with who's stories […]

Louis Dade: African American Golf in Iowa

Airport National Golf Course

Louis Dade: African American Golf in Iowa. Who is Louis Dade? Learn about this African American golf pioneer from Iowa. A Museum Educator will share Dade's story, and you will […]

$10

100 Days of Summer Blood Drive

Take part in the 100 Days of Summer blood drive, hosted  the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Thursday, August 9th from 10am -2 pm The African American Museum of Iowa's […]

Dr. Aleia Brown: The African American Quilt making Tradition.

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

Dr. Aleia Brown, Program Manager at Humanities Action Lab,  will discuss the African American  quilt making tradition. Narrative quilts are conversant, often documenting a historical event, while also issuing commentary […]

Free

$1 Day at the AAMI, Final Week of “If Objects Could Talk”

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

You won't miss the temporary exhibit, "If Objects Could Talk". This will be the FINAL week for all the great artifacts and stories at the AAMI, and for $1 per […]

$1

AAMI Summer Games

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

Join us at the AAMI for our first ever Summer Games! Learn about Iowa Olympian, Thomas Hill and then participate in track and field style events outside. Bring your daycare, […]

Free

Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI

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

Summer  "burn" Join certified Personal Trainer, Doris Agyemang, Wednesdays in August, starting August 8th at 5:30, outside at the AAMI ( near the trail) for some fun, fitness and motivation! […]

Free