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Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company “Freedom Star Gertie’s Journey of the Underground Railroad”

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

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 in Missouri and makes her way through Iowa on her way to freedom. The piece uses a specific local and regional history references, including John […]

$5

Juneteenth

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

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 at the Museum, all day -Cedar Rapids Civil Rights traveling exhibit, all day FREE -Dr. Brie Swenson-Arnold presentation and refreshments "The Emma Oliphant Story" at […]

$1

Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold “The Emma Oliphant Story”

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

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 Emma Oliphant, along with six other African American women who challenged racial segregation in woman's factory work in Cedar Rapids in the 1890's. This event […]

Free

“Dr. Carver’s Lab” Workshop

Hiawatha Public Library 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha, IA

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 about Dr. Carver's accomplishments,  then assist with some cookstove experiments of your own! Friday, June 22nd @ 10:30 at the Hiawatha Public Library Bring the […]

Free

Dr. Tunde Adeleke: Varied Views of Three Influential 1960’s Activists.

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

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 political power and economic resources to worldwide oppression. The Discussion will weave conflict and struggle with redemption. This event is FREE and open to the […]

Free

“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 to the jazz of the Harlem Renaissance to the popular music of the civil rights movement. The influences of traditional African music can be seen […]

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 get included and who's do not. It is responsible and essential for Museums to include untold stories. These stories demand innovative and thought provoking displays […]

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 enjoy a round of mini golf, small ice cream, and a complimentary pass to the Museum. LIMITED to 30 participants, call to reserve your spot, […]

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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 Celebration Hall To donate, contact sdonaldson@blackiowa.org or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org Please eat and drink before donating, and bring a photo ID. Last date to donate elsewhere […]