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Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live.Cost: Free Facebook Live Program

Czech Soups III: Broccoli and Potato Soup

This class is a continuation of the two previous Czech soup classes. This time we are going to learn how to prepare delicious creamy broccoli soup and earthy potato soup with sautéed mushrooms. Note: Suitable for vegetarians. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. Gluten free class.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat an...

Linden tree planting followed by Moravian Glory Opening

Czech National Cemetery 2200 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join NCSML President and CEO Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Czech Heritage Foundation President Jim Gruntorad, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S. Radovan Javorcik, Director of the Czech Center in New York Miroslav Konvalina, Deputy Director Jan Zahour, and Czech Honorary Consul from Georgia and NCSML Board of Trustees member, Monika Vintrlikova, at the Czech National Cemetery at...

The Czech Republic, European Union and the Rise of Populism

The current political situation in the Czech Republic–a small country in the very heart of Europe historically considered the crossroads between the West and the East–is the reflection of the latest developments in the entire European Union currently facing a serious crisis caused by Brexit, a refugee crisis, and the rise of populist tendencies. The...

Czechia and the Future of the EU

In this talk Petr Fleischmann will be drawing upon current discussions about the future of European integration and about the upcoming conference on the future of Europe, which is currently being prepared. Journalist and university professor, current Chairman of the Editorial Board of the New Presence, Mr. Fleischmann has been the Advisor to the Czech...

Czech Rye Bread

In this class we are going to prepare the delicious Czech version of rye bread. It is full of flavor that is even more delicious thanks to the addition of caraway seeds. This bread is so good that is would be no surprise if it became your favorite. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking...

Mramorová Bábovka: Famous Czech Marble Bundt Cake

This class will be a lot of fun, cooking with a recipe you will use many times over. We are going to prepare a traditional Czech Marble Bundt cake. It is the perfect marriage of gentle vanilla favor combined with decadent chocolate flavor. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat...

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join the NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolaches with President & CEO, Cecilia Rokusek. Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live. Join us as we meet NCSML Curator Stefanie Kohn. Learn more about Stefanie, our archives and...

Free First Saturday for Students

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

We live in a vibrant state for food with over 88,000 farms that produce more eggs, corn, and soybeans than any other state. Along with a strengthened commitment to grow food for the local area, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library invites students of all ages to join us on the first Saturday...