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Czech Village Walking Tour
<p>Join NCSML staff 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.</p> 2019-05-07 19:00:00 -0500
6/26/196:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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The History Center - Walking Tour: Mays Island & 1st Street East
<p><span>Showcasing the unique Mays Island Historic District and the area now known as Kingston Village, explore the west side of downtown Cedar Rapids. Learn about the early history of Mays Island and how Cedar Rapids transformed it into the only island government center in North and South America. Then experience the history of what was once known as “Commercial Street”.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>A walk along several blocks of First Street SE will reveal details about the first downtown retail buildings before the Civil War, the construction of landmark “skyscrapers” and a closer look at surviving historic warehouse structures including the Smulekoff and Hach Buildings.</span></p> 2019-03-09 07:00:00 -06007/02/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids City HallCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Historic Central City in Linn County
<p><span>This new History Center walking tour explores the town center of Central City, one of five Linn County communities within the national Main Street preservation and economic development program. The longtime home of the Linn County Fair, Central City has tremendous downtown area architecture and history, including the famous Sawyer House. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>This tour is a collaboration between The History Center, the Central City Historical Society, and Central City Main Street.</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06006/25/196:00 p.m.Historic Sawyer houseCentral City -
Fall Fibre Show and Sale
<p>The Amana Arts Guild, 1210 G Street, High Amana, located in one of the seven Amana historic villages of the Amana Colony, will sponsor a Fall Fiber Art Show and Sale on Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3. The show and sale is a special Holiday shopping event for those unique one of a kind items. Admission is free. Hot cider and treats will be available.</p><p>This intimate event celebrates rug-making, spinning, weaving, and needlework. Several of the artisans will be demonstrating their craft. Along with individual artisans the Guild’s “Handmade in Amana” shop will be open to the public. The shop features quilts, baskets, rag rugs, all types of needlework as well as a variety of other arts and crafts.</p> 2017-09-13 16:00:00 -0500
11/03/1910:00 a.m.Amana Arts Guild CenterHigh Amana -
Hello, Summer! VIP Summer Kick-Off Party at Brucemore
<p><strong>Brucemore offers a new way to say “Hello, Summer!” with two original and uniquely Brucemore opportunities to kick-off the season—June 28, 29, and 30, 2019.</strong> Designed with help from the creative genius of the organization’s Artist in Residence, Gerard Estella, each event will offer a taste of the talent and experiences to be featured on the 26-acre historic estate throughout the rest of summer. Utilizing the backdrop of the natural Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore, the series draws on the Cedar Rapids community’s deep pool of talent and the site’s tradition of celebrating and incubating arts and culture. Joining Gerard Estella will be Akwi Nji, Matt Brooks, Amy Friedl Stoner, Lincoln Ginsberg, Jackson Bartelme, Anna Wilde, Kristin Brooks, Aurèlie Berta, and more! This series is possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p> 2019-05-15 21:30:00 -0500
6/28/196:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Organ Concert Series
<p dir="ltr">Join us in Clermont for the annual Union Sunday School Concert Series features performances by trained musicians on the largest Kimball Pipe Organ in the United States. This month’s concert will showcase the talent of Sally and Glen Boie. </p><p dir="ltr">Built in 1896, the organ was a gift presented by former Iowa Governor William Larrabee to his daughter, Anna, who was the church’s organist for more than 60 years. Union Sunday School is part of the Montauk Historic Site.</p><p dir="ltr">Following the concert, the Clermont Historical Society will provide refreshments at the Clermont Opera House – one block from the Union Sunday School. Both the Concert and Tea are free.</p><p dir="ltr">The Organ Concert Series is co-sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Clermont Historical Society.</p> 2019-06-18 15:30:00 -0500
8/25/192:30 p.m.Union Sunday SchoolClermont -
Organ Concert Series
<p>Join us in Clermont for the annual Union Sunday School Concert Series features performances by trained musicians on the largest Kimball Pipe Organ in the United States. This month’s concert will showcase the talent of Brooke Joyce and Craig Hultgren, both of Decorah. </p><p dir="ltr">Following the concert, the Clermont Historical Society will provide refreshments at the Clermont Opera House – one block from the Union Sunday School. Both the Concert and Tea are free.</p><p dir="ltr">The Organ Concert Series is co-sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Clermont Historical Society.</p> 2019-06-18 15:30:00 -05007/28/192:30 p.m.Union Sunday SchoolClermont -
Fall Fibre Show and Sale
<p>The Amana Arts Guild, 1210 G Street, High Amana, located in one of the seven Amana historic villages of the Amana Colony, will sponsor a Fall Fiber Art Show and Sale on Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3. The show and sale is a special Holiday shopping event for those unique one of a kind items. Admission is free. Hot cider and treats will be available.</p><p>This intimate event celebrates rug-making, spinning, weaving, and needlework. Several of the artisans will be demonstrating their craft. Along with individual artisans the Guild’s “Handmade in Amana” shop will be open to the public. The shop features quilts, baskets, rag rugs, all types of needlework as well as a variety of other arts and crafts.</p><p>Saturday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.</p><p>This is a juried show, new artisans are welcome, for more information contact the Amana Arts Guild:</p><p>Telephone: 319 622-3678</p><p>E mail - amanarts@southslope.net</p> 2018-01-25 17:00:00 -0600
11/02/1910:00 a.m.Amana Arts Guild CenterHigh Amana -
Pancake Breakfast
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is bringing the annual pancake breakfast inside the Veterans Memorial Colliseum! The Freedom Festival is excited to highlight this beautifully restored, historic building in Cedar Rapids.</p><p>Bring your family, friends, neighbors and anyone else who doesn't want to cook on a national holiday and we'll do the cooking for you! After pancakes, be sure to stop by the 2nd Avenue Bridge for the Freedom Festival Car Show! </p><p>Parking is available in the Mays Avenue Parkade. Handicap accessible from parkade to Vets Colliseum through basement entrance -<span> </span><em><strong><span>VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY NOON. </span></strong></em></p><p>BREAKFAST PRICES - $6/ADULTS AND $3/CHILD - $1 OFF WITH BUTTON. </p> 2017-11-30 11:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial ColiseumCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: College District/Mound View Neighborhood
<p><span>Enjoy a closer look at this incredibly historic neighborhood nestled between the campuses of Coe College and Mt. Mercy University in northeast Cedar Rapids. Discover the unusual history of the first name for this area.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>The tour features an eclectic mix of residential, commercial and early industrial historic sites. Highlights of the tour include many places associated with celebrated artist Grant Wood including a close look at his Cedar Rapids childhood home where he lived starting in 1901.</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06008/27/196:00 p.m.Whipple FirehouseCedar Rapids -
Preservation Tour of Brucemore
<p>Discover preservation in progress this summer at Brucemore, one of Iowa’s most iconic historic sites. Executive Director David Janssen will lead you on a special look at the on-going preservation work that helps ensure the property is around for the next 100 years. The 26-acre estate features six historic structures that create a complex puzzle of aging stone, wood, metal, slate, glass, and brick. The tour will include access to buildings not usually open to the public as well as a look at Phase II of the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project. Each tour will offer a different perspective as various parts of the project are completed throughout the summer.</p><p><br></p> 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -05007/24/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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Preservation Tour of Brucemore
<p>Discover preservation in progress this summer at Brucemore, one of Iowa’s most iconic historic sites. Executive Director David Janssen will lead you on a special look at the on-going preservation work that helps ensure the property is around for the next 100 years. The 26-acre estate features six historic structures that create a complex puzzle of aging stone, wood, metal, slate, glass, and brick. The tour will include access to buildings not usually open to the public as well as a look at Phase II of the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project. Each tour will offer a different perspective as various parts of the project are completed throughout the summer.</p><p><br></p> 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -05008/20/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Moon Party
<p>Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing! We will watch this historic event and partake in related lunar festivities! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. </p> 2019-06-06 11:30:00 -0500
7/20/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Brucemore Summer Kick-Off Performance
<p><strong>Brucemore offers a new way to say “Hello, Summer!” with two original and uniquely Brucemore opportunities to kick-off the season—June 28, 29, and 30, 2019.</strong> Designed with help from the creative genius of the organization’s Artist in Residence, Gerard Estella, each event will offer a taste of the talent and experiences to be featured on the 26-acre historic estate throughout the rest of summer. Utilizing the backdrop of the natural Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore, the series draws on the Cedar Rapids community’s deep pool of talent and the site’s tradition of celebrating and incubating arts and culture. Joining Gerard Estella will be Akwi Nji, Matt Brooks, Amy Friedl Stoner, Lincoln Ginsberg, Jackson Bartelme, Anna Wilde, Kristin Brooks, Aurèlie Berta, and more! This series is possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p><p><strong>Hello, Summer! VIP Season Kick-Off Party</strong></p><p><strong>Friday, June 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. </strong></p><p>At the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore</p><p>Featuring an all-inclusive evening of food, cocktails, friends, and one-night-only experiences.</p><p>Admission: $60 per person</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hello, Summer! Season Kick-Off Performance </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.</strong></p><p>At the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore</p><p>Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for on-site picnicking</p><p>Featuring 90-minutes jam-packed with spoken word, guitar-slinging, dance, music, and more. Bring your own blanket, chair, picnic, and beverage of choice!</p><p>Admission: $30 per person in advance; $35 per person at the gate</p><p>Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.brucemore.org">www.brucemore.org</a>, by calling (319) 362-7375, or by visiting the Brucemore gift shop located in the Visitor Center. Parking is available on-site by entering the Linden Drive gate.</p> 2019-05-15 22:00:00 -0500
6/29/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
New Bohemia Walking Tour
<p>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.</p><p>The tour will begin at the Former Czech School Location (925 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-members </p> 2019-06-19 19:00:00 -05007/31/196:00 p.m.Former Czech School LocationCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Summer Kick-Off Performance
<p><strong>Brucemore offers a new way to say “Hello, Summer!” with two original and uniquely Brucemore opportunities to kick-off the season—June 28, 29, and 30, 2019.</strong> Designed with help from the creative genius of the organization’s Artist in Residence, Gerard Estella, each event will offer a taste of the talent and experiences to be featured on the 26-acre historic estate throughout the rest of summer. Utilizing the backdrop of the natural Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore, the series draws on the Cedar Rapids community’s deep pool of talent and the site’s tradition of celebrating and incubating arts and culture. Joining Gerard Estella will be Akwi Nji, Matt Brooks, Amy Friedl Stoner, Lincoln Ginsberg, Jackson Bartelme, Anna Wilde, Kristin Brooks, Aurèlie Berta, and more! This series is possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p><p><strong>Hello, Summer! VIP Season Kick-Off Party</strong></p><p><strong>Friday, June 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. </strong></p><p>At the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore</p><p>Featuring an all-inclusive evening of food, cocktails, friends, and one-night-only experiences.</p><p>Admission: $60 per person</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hello, Summer! Season Kick-Off Performance </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.</strong></p><p>At the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore</p><p>Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for on-site picnicking</p><p>Featuring 90-minutes jam-packed with spoken word, guitar-slinging, dance, music, and more. Bring your own blanket, chair, picnic, and beverage of choice!</p><p>Admission: $30 per person in advance; $35 per person at the gate</p><p>Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.brucemore.org">www.brucemore.org</a>, by calling (319) 362-7375, or by visiting the Brucemore gift shop located in the Visitor Center. Parking is available on-site by entering the Linden Drive gate.</p> 2019-06-30 22:00:00 -0500
6/30/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Kenwood Park Neighborhood
<p><span>This engaging walking tour features the area once known as the town of Kenwood Park from the early 1880’s until it was annexed into Cedar Rapids in 1926. Learn about the old “Main Street” buildings of Kenwood and discover the old streetcar and railroad routes in the area.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>This tour also looks at longtime industrial and commercial business historic sites as well as a look at a home where artist Grant Wood lived between 1916 and 1924 near Mt. Calvary Cemetery and Indian Creek.</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06007/23/196:00 p.m.Mt. Calvary CemeteryCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-07-17 17:00:00 -0500
7/17/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-08-21 17:00:00 -0500
8/21/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-09-18 17:00:00 -0500
9/18/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-10-16 17:00:00 -0500
10/16/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-11-20 17:00:00 -0600
11/20/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-12-18 17:00:00 -0600
12/18/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Historic Lisbon in Linn County
<p><span>This new History Center tour takes a closer look at the unique Linn County community of Lisbon, started in part by early members of the Hershey family from Pennsylvania!</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Highlights include details about Lisbon’s important connections to Linn County railroad and Lincoln Highway history as well as a look at Main Street architecture. There is a special visit to a historic Lisbon church structure associated with the famous Wright Brothers.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>This tour is a collaboration between The History Center in Cedar Rapids and the Lisbon History Center.</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06008/13/196:00 p.m.The Lisbon History and Cultural CenterLisbon -
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The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys
<p><span>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Included areas stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -060010/08/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-06-25 16:00:00 -05006/25/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-06-25 16:00:00 -05006/25/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-06-26 16:00:00 -05006/26/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-06-26 16:00:00 -05006/26/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton -
Delaware County Historical Museum
<p>Museum Opens for the Season - Tues-Sunday from June 1st to Oct.</p> 2019-06-27 16:00:00 -05006/27/191:00 p.m.Delaware County Historical MuseumHopkinton