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NCSML Museum Store of the Year Celebration

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

The NCSML Museum Store was recently named the 2020 Store of the Year by the Museum Store Association. Join us as we celebrate with virtual events, raffle prizes, exclusive Celebration Packages, and a social distance book & ornament signing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. Kelly Jones of Wraptillion Modern Industrial Jewelry...

Event Series Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial

Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial

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

Calling all murder mystery lovers! Countess Elizabeth Báthory is known as the most prolific female serial killer in history. Join us in reopening her case file and examining the evidence. The Báthory Trial tour will be held on October 28 and again on October 30 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Designed for no more...

Event Series Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial

Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial

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

Calling all murder mystery lovers! Countess Elizabeth Báthory is known as the most prolific female serial killer in history. Join us in reopening her case file and examining the evidence. The Báthory Trial tour will be held on October 28 and again on October 30 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Designed for no more...

Coal Mine Culture – a World of Its Own

Among the very first industrial-era immigrants to the United States were citizens of Austria-Hungary, who were recruited to work the coal fields of Pennsylvania and certain other states. An absolute necessity for both industry and homes, coal was king. In this talk, John Righetti will outline what coal communities were like at the beginning of...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Christmas Cookies I: Linz Tarts and Ischel’s Cookies

This holiday season, learn how to make a traditional Czech meal and lots of desserts from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka. Join us for our first Czech and Slovak Christmas Cooking and Baking Series, and enjoy a premier cooking class from the comfort of your home. Christmas cookies are part of most families Christmas traditions. Extend...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Open-faced Sandwiches

Chef Tom Slepicka is offering the five class course of Classic and Modern Czech Cuisine I once again. Here is your chance to join, if you missed it last time and enjoy a premier cooking class from the comfort of your home. Traditional Czech open-faced sandwiches are not just very delicious, but also very pretty...

Immigrant Foodways: Mushroom Sauce and Dumplings

Vegetarian meals are a big tradition in Czech cooking and in this class, we will cover one the most popular. Come to learn how to prepare a delicious and creamy mushroom sauce with a side of sliced dumplings. Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – use vegetable brothTom Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown,...

Event Series NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event

NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event

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

Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10...

Event Series NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event

NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event

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

Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10...