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Spooky Storytime with Darrin Crow

Cost: Free This is the season of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls! So, on this October the 13th we will be inviting our friend and storyteller, Darrin Crow, to spin us some spooky stories in the Skala Bartizal Library.  The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library strives to make its programs and facilities accessible to...

Immigrant Foodways: Gnarly Barley

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes, and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops. Beer is an important staple in the Czech Republic; however, one...

Immigrant Foodways: Gnarly Barley

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes, and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops. Beer is an important staple in the Czech Republic; however, one...

Accidental Army Screening and Discussion

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

Cost: $5 It's the most amazing story you never heard. In the chaos of World War I, tens of thousands of Czech and Slovak POWs switched sides to become an army fighting for the Allies: the Czechoslovak Legion. Suddenly, caught up in the Russian Revolution, they had to fight their way across Siberia, capturing the...

Accidental Army Screening and Discussion

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

Cost: $5 It's the most amazing story you never heard. In the chaos of World War I, tens of thousands of Czech and Slovak POWs switched sides to become an army fighting for the Allies: the Czechoslovak Legion. Suddenly, caught up in the Russian Revolution, they had to fight their way across Siberia, capturing the...

History on the 8’s lecture: 1968 and the Prague Spring

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limitedMany significant moments in Czech and Slovak history occurred in years ending in “8.” This lecture series featuring five acclaimed authors and scholars who will put the pivotal events of 1918, 1938, 1948, and 1968 into context and show how they continue to shape our lives in 2018. Best-selling...

History on the 8’s lecture: 1968 and the Prague Spring

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limitedMany significant moments in Czech and Slovak history occurred in years ending in “8.” This lecture series featuring five acclaimed authors and scholars who will put the pivotal events of 1918, 1938, 1948, and 1968 into context and show how they continue to shape our lives in 2018. Best-selling...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Flower Crowns

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Joža Uprka was known for capturing the culture around him in his paintings. He painted scenes of the folk life and traditions in Southern Moravia, such as The Ride of the Kings, daily activities in the villages, and the various styles of kroje for different occasions. Today...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Flower Crowns

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Joža Uprka was known for capturing the culture around him in his paintings. He painted scenes of the folk life and traditions in Southern Moravia, such as The Ride of the Kings, daily activities in the villages, and the various styles of kroje for different occasions. Today...