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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...

Member & Volunteer Shopping Night

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

NCSML members and volunteers are invited to join us for our Member & Volunteer Shopping Night hosted by the Museum Store and featuring the launch of ‘Kaleidoscope’ a collection of memoirs by the Guild Memoir Writers. Guests will enjoy select readings from the book, and several contributors will be on hand to sign copies. Plus there will...

Member & Volunteer Shopping Night

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

NCSML members and volunteers are invited to join us for our Member & Volunteer Shopping Night hosted by the Museum Store and featuring the launch of ‘Kaleidoscope’ a collection of memoirs by the Guild Memoir Writers. Guests will enjoy select readings from the book, and several contributors will be on hand to sign copies. Plus there will...

Immigrant Foodways: Dough Ornaments

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

Saturday, November 17 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. 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. Back by popular...

Immigrant Foodways: Dough Ornaments

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

Saturday, November 17 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. 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. Back by popular...

Closed for Thanksgiving

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Thursday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open on Friday, November 23 during our normal business hours.

Closed for Thanksgiving

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Thursday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open on Friday, November 23 during our normal business hours.

Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl

In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2018 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last...

Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl

In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2018 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last...