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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...

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

History on Tap: U.S. Railroads During World War I

Quarter Barrel 616 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Rudolph Daniels will share the fascinating history and incredible stories of U.S. railroad operations that occurred during WWI. American production of tracks and equipment was absolutely astounding, not to mention the logistics of transporting locomotives and cars to three regions of the globe, including Siberia. The National Czech & Slovak Museum...

History on Tap: U.S. Railroads During World War I

Quarter Barrel 616 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Rudolph Daniels will share the fascinating history and incredible stories of U.S. railroad operations that occurred during WWI. American production of tracks and equipment was absolutely astounding, not to mention the logistics of transporting locomotives and cars to three regions of the globe, including Siberia. The National Czech & Slovak Museum...