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Immigrant Foodways: Svíčková na Smetaně

This class is going to be a real treat! All attendees will prepare one of the fanciest Czech meals most often served in the Czech Republic for special and important occasions. You will be going back-to-basics and preparing all parts of this meal totally from scratch. The meal includes delicious and tender beef roast, an...

New Bohemia Walking Tour

Former Czech School Location 925 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks. The tour will begin at the Former Czech School...

New Bohemia Walking Tour

Former Czech School Location 925 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks. The tour will begin at the Former Czech School...

Painting with Robots Family Art Workshop

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

Join us for this free art workshop by dropping in anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to create your mini robot painting. We will be socially distanced in the Rozek Grand Hall. This is a come and go program and should not take more than 15 minutes per painting.Cost: Free. Recommended for ages 6 and...

Walking Tour of Czech Village

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

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in the Village will be highlighted. The tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW)....