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Dr. Kinohi Nishikawa: The Final “Look” of Black Books, Who is the Audience for African American Literature?

Cornell College 600 1st St SW, Mt Vernon, IA

Dr. Kinohi Nishikawa presents: Who is the audience for African American literature? It's a Question that has hovered over the profession of black authorship for much of the twentieth century. Critics  have long pointed out how authors intentions were routinely undercut by editorial revision and bowdlerization. This talk suggests lay in the designs of book […]

Free

Dr. Mark Barron: The History of Storer College

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

Dr. Mark Barron will discuss the history of Storer College, a historically black college that operated from 1865-1955 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He will highlight the history of the school and its buildings, African American education and why the college closed in 1955. Dr. Barron is an Assistant Adjunct Professor of History at Iowa […]

Free

Journey to Freedom

Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center : 10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA, United States

UPDATED INFORMATION: The only available time slots for this event are at 12 and 1 pm. you must be registered and arrive 15 minutes ahead of your reserved time. Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2QGoSym8adCaFFTmfaVbOr4YE36bR-FpuY-DHwl6OQAlw7g/viewform   Journey to Freedom Where: Wickiup Hill  Outdoor Learning Center , 10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA 52341 When: Saturday, September 22nd 12:00-2:30 […]

Free

2018 History Makers Gala

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join the African American Museum of Iowa to honor African Americans who've made an indelible impact as a trailblazer, change agent, legacy maker or role model in their communities. The AAMI's only fundraiser, the annual History Makers Gala attracts guests from all over Iowa. Proceeds benefit the AAMI's efforts to carry out its mission to […]

$50

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed on Friday, October 5. We will re open for regular business hours on Saturday, October 6.

Paint-A-Pumpkin

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

Get your pumpkin painted in plenty of time to display it for Halloween. Decorate a cannonball pumpkin from Kroul Farms and take it home to show all your friends. Monday, October 8th at 2:00 $1 Limited to the first 20 participants. Wear appropriate clothing for painting, we are not responsible for decorated clothing.

$1

OPEN! The flood threat has been lifted, please visit!

The recent Cedar River crest prediction is great news, we are open for business, please come and visit! Our hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 4pm.   For city flood information, visit: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/alert_detail.php  

“More Than Just A Game” at the Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, AMes, Iowa

Join the AAMI at the Ames Public Library for More Than Just A Game, A Smithsonian Hometown Teams Exhibit Speaker Series. Iowa's athletes have long impacted their teams, communities and sports they played, but African Americans did so while facing off against more than just the opposing team. They fought for the right to equal […]

Free

Jazz Artist: Ray Blue’s Midwest CD Release Tour

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

Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a night of jazz with Ray Blue on Saturday October 20th at 7:00 pm. "Sounds of Ray Blue" is Blue's current CD and is sure not to disappoint. Blue was inducted as the Master Blues & Jazz Artist from New York in the Blues Hall of Fame […]

$10

Night at the Museum: Guided Tours

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

Free guided tours of the AAMI's exhibits, "Driven By Hope" and "Endless Possibilities" with regular paid admission! Tours begin on the hour, starting at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $2.50 for students. Children 5 and under and Museum Members are free!