“Behind the Beat” Presentation
Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IAJoin 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 […]
CHIPSTONE. Untold Stories: Past, Present, and the Future
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesUNTOLD 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 CourseLouis 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 […]
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 StatesDr. 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 […]
$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 StatesYou 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 […]
AAMI Summer Games
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin 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, […]
Last Call: Final Day for “If Objects Could Talk” Exhibit
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesExtended one week! Do not miss out on the temporary exhibit, "If Objects Could Talk" Final Day is Saturday, August 4, 2018.
Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesSummer "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! […]