Summer Family Free Day

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

Cost: Free! The 1910s was an interesting decade across the globe, primarily because all of the advancements that came out of the Great War. But there was more than the war going on! Many other advancements started in this important decade, including early animation, movies, radio – and even jazz. Stop by for a day...

Summer Family Free Day

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

Cost: Free! The 1910s was an interesting decade across the globe, primarily because all of the advancements that came out of the Great War. But there was more than the war going on! Many other advancements started in this important decade, including early animation, movies, radio – and even jazz. Stop by for a day...

Immigrant Foodways: Potato Wizard

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

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Ages 12 and up. There are a lot of reasons why traditional recipes may be altered and a big one is accessibility during wartime. Using a pamphlet found in the archival collection we will try our hands at making a wartime potato recipe from Czechoslovakia! RSVP   The...

Immigrant Foodways: Potato Wizard

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

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Ages 12 and up. There are a lot of reasons why traditional recipes may be altered and a big one is accessibility during wartime. Using a pamphlet found in the archival collection we will try our hands at making a wartime potato recipe from Czechoslovakia! RSVP   The...

History on the 8’s lecture: The War to End all Wars

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

Many 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. Sponsored by GreatAmerica Financial Services, and Gary...

History on the 8’s lecture: The War to End all Wars

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

Many 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. Sponsored by GreatAmerica Financial Services, and Gary...

Marvelous Mosaics Summer Family Art Workshop

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

July 14 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per child. Registration is required and space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For each paid child admission, one adult may attend for free. Our current exhibit, Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, is filled with wonderful mosaic tapestries created...

Marvelous Mosaics Summer Family Art Workshop

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

July 14 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per child. Registration is required and space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For each paid child admission, one adult may attend for free. Our current exhibit, Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, is filled with wonderful mosaic tapestries created...

Movin’ at the Museum: Taekwondo

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

Saturday, July 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: Free, registration required We’ll punch out the season with Shannon Johnson from Ultimate Taekwondo! The whole family can learn some basic kicks, punches, and self-defense. Session 1: 1pm-1:30pm (Ages 2-5) Session 2: 2pm-2:30pm (Ages 6-12) From the Ultimate Taekwondo mission statement: “Our goal...

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