Join author Randall Reyman as he discusses his new book, From the Bohemian Hills, on Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Reyman’s historical fiction novel, From the Bohemian Hills, offers a fresh take on early Czech immigration, depicting the journey of two desperate families seeking a better life as they settle near Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library's Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us this month.Cost: Free Facebook or YouTube Live Program
Experience the spirit of Moravia and the joy of live music with a performance by Šafrán, a celebrated cimbál band from Zlín in the Czech Republic. Known for their vibrant interpretations of Moravian folk music and masterful musicianship, Šafrán brings a rich cultural tradition to life through the enchanting sounds of the cimbál, strings, and...
Czech Village Association presents the 47th Annual Houby Days. This weekend is filled with many activities and lasts Friday through Saturday NCSML will be hosting several cultural activities during the Houby Days celebration in Czech Village, Cedar Rapids: Zabíjačka film world premiere, kolach baking, and craft demonstrations. Friday, May 16 7-8:30 p.m. Cimbálom Music by...
Czech 'Em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from the Museum Store. May's selection — Hitler, Stalin and I: An Oral History, by Heda Margolius Kovály...
80th Anniversary: End of World War II Eighty years have passed since the end of World War II, the deadliest global conflict in history with enormous civilian sacrifices, holocaust atrocities, most disastrous atomic bomb catastrophes, and the consequent establishment of the United Nations in 1945. To acknowledge this anniversary, NCSML is bringing subject experts together in...
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library's Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us this month as we focus on the library with...
Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house. Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.
Czech 'Em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from the Museum Store. June's selection — Some Girls, Some Hats and Hitler, by Trudi Kanter In 1938...
