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Author Ivan Backer to discuss origins of his activism in his escape from Nazi Europe

September 19, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Author, award-winning humanitarian and former Episcopal priest Ivan Backer will recount autobiographical stories and read passages from his book My Train to Freedom: A Jewish Boy’s Journey from Nazi Europe to…

PechaKucha Night Cedar Rapids, Vol. 2, at the NCSML Wednesday, Sept. 20

September 19, 2017

News

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The second occurrence in Cedar Rapids of PechaKucha Night — an international phenomenon that features fun, informal gatherings where people share their ideas, thoughts and works in a…

BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 15

August 15, 2017

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BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 15 International beer festival brings together the best brews and food Nicho Lowry will be celebrity auctioneer for the festival’s live auction CEDAR…

August 19: CatVideoFest and Summer Family Free Day

August 10, 2017

Current Events, News, Social

CatVideoFest and Summer Family Free Day Aug. 19 at the NCSML CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Saturday, Aug. 19, will be a big day for families and cat lovers at the National Czech…

Put your pet in the spotlight at the NCSML!

July 18, 2017

Exhibit News, News, Social

We need your pet in our museum! Well, not your actual pet, but a great photo of your pet. And not just any kind of photo, but a pop art photo of…

President and CEO Gail Naughton to retire

June 29, 2017

News

NCSML President and CEO Gail Naughton to retire in June 2018 after 16 years of service CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Gail Naughton, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum…

NCSML welcomes 75 new United States citizens at naturalization ceremony this Friday

February 6, 2017

Current Events, News

The NCSML continues to host ceremonies annually, a tradition started in 2016 “Shanel Wermerskirchen, NCSML Event Services Manager”]“We started hosting the ceremonies in our space as a way to welcome every new…

Cedar Rapids Comic Con Affiliate Events at the NCSML this weekend!

February 1, 2017

News, Social, Uncategorized

Hot Dog Man. Speedo Man. The Amazing Wonder Chicken. Who are these mysterious mercenaries? They’re characters created by kids during past Superheroes of History Day events at the National Czech & Slovak…

Guest artist and curator from Slovakia installing new exhibit this week

February 1, 2017

Exhibit News, News, Uncategorized

Čičmianske Domy: The Houses of Čičmany Village opens Saturday, February 4, with special media preview on Friday, February 3 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (February 1, 2017) –Jaroslav Horečný, photographer, and Milan Mazúr, curator…

Statement on the death of Captain Eugene Cernan

January 17, 2017

Current Events, News

The NCSML remembers National Advisory Council member and last man to leave footprints on the moon CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 17, 2017) – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library fondly…

Author Ivan Backer to discuss origins of his activism in his escape from Nazi Europe

PechaKucha Night Cedar Rapids, Vol. 2, at the NCSML Wednesday, Sept. 20

BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 15

President and CEO Gail Naughton to retire

NCSML welcomes 75 new United States citizens at naturalization ceremony this Friday

Guest artist and curator from Slovakia installing new exhibit this week

Statement on the death of Captain Eugene Cernan

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