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(319) 362-1501800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids21 N. Clinton St. , Iowa City
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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 Randall Harlow and Mariko Morita. </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> 2019-07-18 15:30:00 -0500
9/29/192:30 p.m.Union Sunday SchoolClermont -
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The History Center - Walking Tour: Automobile Row/Mansion Hill
<p><span>This tour begins and ends at The History Center! Learn about the area originally known as “Mansion Hill” along Third, Second and First Avenues East. Get a closer look at the very few surviving 19th century residences on the“Hill”.</span></p><p><span>Discover how this section of Cedar Rapids was transformed into “Automobile Row” following the routing of the Lincoln Highway as early as 1913. See many of the restored “Auto Row” structures and get updates on how the area is changing with the expanding MedQuarter District.</span></p><p>Tickets may be purchased at time of the event. No advanced ticket purchases for this event. <br>Members: $5<br>General: $7</p><p>Walking tours are generously sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -0600
9/24/196:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Book Reading
<p>The book is entitled <em>Kaleidoscope</em>, and consists of over 80 short remembrances from everyday life. The stories are the type of stories that were shared at family reunions in earlier decades.</p><p>The reading will include portions of <strong>Robert Chadima’s </strong><em>“Melting Assets”</em> about the ice industry, <strong>Anita Burke’s </strong><em>“River Bottom Farm” </em>in which she shares childhood memories about her family farm which the U.S. Corps of Engineers took by eminent domain to create the Coralville Reservoir, <strong>Carol Wohlleben’s </strong><em>“The Class Act,” </em>about the formation of the Culinary Arts Program at Kirkwood, and <strong>Racheal Davis’ </strong><em>“The Midnight Ride”</em> about her ancestor William Dawes who in 1775 reached Concord, Massachusetts to warn the patriots that<em> “The British Are Coming”. </em> Henry Wordsworth Longfellow’s poem credits Paul Revere. However, that is not historically true. Revere never made it to Concord. He was captured shortly after leaving Lexington.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public.</p>
11/02/1910:30 a.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Iowa Ctty Genealogical Society
<p><br></p><p><strong>Searching for Danish Ancestors- topic of Genealogy Society Meeting</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Iowa City Genealogical Society member, Michele McNabb, gave lots of beneficial Danish genealogical research tips in her May program. She is going to share more reasons why Danish research is rewarding now that many key Danish documents are online. What records should researchers explore first to determine where to search for emigration, census, church records and other important documents. Michele will answer those questions and share information about key websites.</p><p><br></p><p>Michele has a Master’s degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature, and a Master’s degree in Library Information Science, specializing in genealogical and local history librarianship. From 2002 until</p><p>2016, she was the manager and principal researcher at the Genealogy Center of the Museum of Danish America in Elkhorn, Iowa. </p><p><br></p><p>The September 28th meeting will begin at 9:30 AM, at the LDS Family History Center, at 2730 Bradford Drive, Iowa City. Enter from the east parking lot. Non-members are welcome.</p><p><br></p> 2019-09-13 22:58:00 -05009/28/199:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIowa City -
Hired Help Tour
<section><span itemprop="description"><p>Discover the lives of Brucemore's domestic servants in the early twentieth century. Consider what it was like to live and work on one of Iowa's grandest estates while discovering the servants' living quarters and the Servants' Village, an area only open to the public during this tour. Documents, photographs, and other materials from Brucemore's collections enrich visitors' understanding of the relationships between the employers and their staff.</p></span></section> 2019-08-27 19:00:00 -0500
9/19/195:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar 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 -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-18 15:15:00 -0500
9/18/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alley
<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>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><span>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people.</span></p><p>Tickets may be purchased at time of the event. No advanced ticket purchases for this event. <br>Members: $5<br>General: $7</p><p>Walking tours are generously sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -0600
10/08/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-19 15:15:00 -0500
9/19/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Oak Hill Cemetery Walking TOur
<p>Subjects to be covered will include general cemetery history, early pioneer families and interesting facts about the monuments.<br>Tours will begin at the Stone Pavilion at the 15th Street entrance, last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours and require walking on uneven surfaces so please wear appropriate footwear.<br>Reservations are encouraged but not required.<br>e-mail oakhillcemeterycr@gmail.com for information or reservations, or Find us on Facebook at Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids Iowa<br>$5 per person. Proceeds and donations will go to Oak Hill Cemetery Improvement Fund. </p> 2019-09-16 15:30:00 -0500
9/29/191:30 p.m.Oak Hill CemeteryCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-20 15:15:00 -0500
9/20/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
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Nooks and Crannies Tour
<section><span itemprop="description"><section><span itemprop="description"><p>Visit every floor, peek into closed rooms, and satisfy curiosity through this all-access pass to the mansion. Marvel at the Skinner pipe organ room, discover the architecture and oddities of the mansion, and experience the sight and sound of a "rain storm" in the basement Tahitian Room. Due to preservation work on the roof, the attic may not be available on the tour. </p></span></section></span></section> 2019-08-27 19:00:00 -0500
9/26/195:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-21 15:15:00 -0500
9/21/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alley 2
<p>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.</p><p>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!</p><p>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people.</p><p>Tickets may be purchased at time of the event. No advanced ticket purchases for this event. <br>Members: $5<br>General: $7 </p><p>Walking tours are generously sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.</p> 2019-08-29 19:00:00 -0500
10/15/196:00 p.m.Town Center PlazaCedar Rapids -
Hidden Spaces Tour at the Museum of Natural History
<ul><li><strong>Lead by Cindy Opitz: Director of Research Collections for the UI Pentacrest Museums</strong></li><li>It's our Behind-the-Scenes Collections tour...but with a spooky twist! Our Collections team will be wearing their Halloween costumes and highlighting some spooky spaces and collections items. We invite you to wear your costume as well and see us in a new light...a darker light that is. Bwahahahaha! <em>Pre-registration is required to attend.</em></li></ul>
10/27/195:30 p.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Spooky Legends of Linn County
<p>Halloween is in the air! Join us on the lawn for a collection of haunting stories and local legends told by storyteller Akwi Nji. Join us for live music, campfires, smores and hot cocoa. Bring your own lawn chair. $5.00 admission.</p><p>To purchase tickets <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=101087~401ef7c2-9f87-4309-85e8-70d3dedf9559&epguid=14ce782d-c2bb-4078-ab50-e9eb60580c89&" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.</p> 2019-08-28 21:00:00 -0500
10/12/197:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
The Roaring (20)20's - New Year's Eve Party
<p>Get out your flapper dresses and pinstripe suits! We're ringing in The Roaring 20s this New Year's Eve with entertainment provided by Vandello! <br><br>Tickets available soon! </p> 2019-09-03 00:00:00 -0500
12/31/199:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
IOWA VET: MAN, WOMAN, AND BEAST
<p>Iowans have a long tradition of serving in our country’s times of need. Iowa’s sons and daughters of American Revolutionary war veterans recalled their dads’ recollections of serving under General George Washington, reusing lead shot, and vying for a reward for designing a sturdier marching boot. A white-haired Iowa man reminisced about serving in the War of 1812 as an aide to his dad. A 20-year-old Iowa girl gave her life at the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War; and a Red Oak boy joined Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in the Spanish American War. Two Iowa dogs made their way to war with an Iowa regiment, and Iowa was the testing ground for an army “automobile truck” that threatened to displace the army mule and wagon. “Iowa Vet: Man, Woman, and Beast” will highlight the stories of these heroes and more.</p><p>WHEN: Thursday, November 7<sup>th</sup></p><p>TIME: Pre-Reception 5:30-6:00 (cash bar)</p><p>Program 6:00-7:00</p><p>Post-Reception 7:00-7:30 p.m.</p><p>ADMISSION:</p><p>$5.00 Members</p><p>$7.00 General Public</p>
11/07/195:30 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Holiday Bazaar
<p><strong>SHOP LOCAL @ THE HISTORY CENTER</strong></p><p><strong>HOLIDAY BAZAAR</strong></p><p>WHEN: Saturday, November 30<sup>th</sup></p><p>TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.</p><p>WHERE: The History Center</p><p>Free Admission and Activities for kids!</p> 2019-09-03 14:00:00 -0500
11/30/1910:00 a.m.The History CenterCedar 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 season.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-27 17:00:00 -0500
9/22/193:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
History on Tap: Hot Tamale Louie Telling Stories Without Words
<p>Sometime between chemo and radiation, University of Iowa Music Professor, John Rapson, was struck by inspiration in the form of a New Yorker article. The piece, “Citizen Khan” by Kathryn Schulz, tells of Zarif Khan, who as a teenager left his home near the Khyber Pass in Afghanistan and eventually settled in the Wyoming town of Sheldon in 1907. Khan earned citizenship only to have it stripped because of his ethnicity. Rapson recognized a story of immigration that echoes today’s political conversation about what it means to be an American. Rapson, along with others, created a thirteen-section musical suite evoking different aspects of Khan’s life. Rapson will show video clips from the 2016 performance of Hot Tamale Louie to explore how music can give unique expression to the narratives that most compel and captivate us.</p><p><em>This History on Tap is made possible by Humanities Iowa</em></p> 2019-08-23 18:30:00 -0500
10/09/195:30 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour at the Museum of Natural History
<ul><li><strong>Lead by Cindy Opitz: Director of Research Collections for the UI Pentacrest Museums</strong></li><li>Embark on an expedition through natural history collections with the experts. Did you know that most museums only have ~10% of their collections on display in public galleries? The rest is in safe keeping in storage spaces awaiting future research, exhibits and displays. UIMNH is no different. You've seen all we have in Iowa, Bird and Mammal Halls, but what lies behind our closed doors? Find out on this very special, behind-the-scenes tour of collections at MNH. <em>Registration is required to attend. </em></li></ul>
10/03/195:30 p.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-25 15:15:00 -0500
9/25/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-26 15:15:00 -0500
9/26/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
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Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-27 15:15:00 -0500
9/27/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-09-28 15:15:00 -0500
9/28/199:30 a.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600
1/06/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Immigrant Foodways: Czech St. Food
<p>Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops.</p><p>We’re switching up our <em>Immigrant Foodways</em> series! Tonight we will watch a demonstration of how to make schnitzel and fried cheese sandwiches, while getting a taste of them and washing it all down with a Pilsner. Everything will be prepared ahead of time, so that you can enjoy the food, drink, and presentation. Grab some friends and enjoy the party!</p><p>Let us know if you would like to switch out the Pilsner for a glass of wine. Email Kaitlin Schlotfelt (<a href="mailto:kschlotfelt@ncsml.org">kschlotfelt@ncsml.org</a>)</p> 2019-08-09 19:30:00 -05009/21/196:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Immigrant Foodways: Czech St. Food
<p>Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops.</p><p>We’re switching up our <em>Immigrant Foodways</em> series! Tonight we will watch a demonstration of how to make schnitzel and fried cheese sandwiches, while getting a taste of them and washing it all down with a Pilsner. Everything will be prepared ahead of time, so that you can enjoy the food, drink, and presentation. Grab some friends and enjoy the party!</p><p>Let us know if you would like to switch out the Pilsner for a glass of wine. Email Kaitlin Schlotfelt (<a href="mailto:kschlotfelt@ncsml.org">kschlotfelt@ncsml.org</a>)</p> 2019-08-09 19:30:00 -0500
9/21/196:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Read on the Rug
<p>Bring your toddler to enjoy a story and related activities at the Museum of Natural History! 30 minutes of guided learning (story, poems/songs, craft) that leads to free exploration of the museum is the perfect way to start your Friday with your littles. And all before naptime! Read on the Rug is recommended for ages 2-4 along with their parent or guardian.</p><p><br></p><p>Cost is free, space is limited to ten and advance signup is required so we have space and materials for everyone. Please pre-register by following links below:</p><p><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egglp4rub594ebbd&oseq=&c=&ch=" target="_blank">Friday, September 6: LEAVES</a></p><p><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvgogkab&oeidk=a07egglp4wjce429e1a" target="_blank">Friday, October 4: OWLS</a></p><p><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egglp4yfdabc0dfc&oseq=&c=&ch=" target="_blank">Friday, November 1: SQUIRRELS</a></p><p><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvgogkab&oeidk=a07egglq3s60b991a1d" target="_blank">Friday, December 6: ANIMALS IN WINTER</a></p> 2019-10-04 10:30:00 -0500
10/04/1910:00 a.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City