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Grown up Show 'n Tell
<p>We invite you to sign up to bring photos, letters, family mementos or other objects to share the story behind the treasure with the audience. These personal stories and special objects will be fun and fascinating to hear about. To bring an item to share please contact: jenny@historycenter.org OR fill out the webform here: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FKGAButgMZPJU9zSF8%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR12SobC8ViER9RRXxubBpKEMeubn79xo7hLruIjmHSJZplO_55_7EiDHHI&h=AT1NU5OgKkzzBg2Fri4V35NV4YGXIkmwWPZD0Zf43tlQXVPZc6CwDYMlgu6nr5dVP6Gg6sCEY91biqKjDS_UniTEXpNEcbneoTILhSfZ6ta0KU067u7GRT-5OAHlz9u37Q" href="https://forms.gle/KGAButgMZPJU9zSF8?fbclid=IwAR12SobC8ViER9RRXxubBpKEMeubn79xo7hLruIjmHSJZplO_55_7EiDHHI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/KGAButgMZPJU9zSF8</a><br><br>Grown-Up Show ‘n Tell is made possible through a generous contribution by Donald & Irene (Naxera) Hamous. </p> 2020-01-08 19:00:00 -0600
1/28/206:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
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Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p align="center"><strong>The Quest: Seeking a Lost Heritage- topic of Genealogical Society Meeting</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>At the January 25<sup>th</sup> meeting of the Iowa City Genealogy Society, Sandra Hudson will take us on some <em>Armchair Travel</em>. She will share the tale of a young man’s transformative journey to the Czech Republic following the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Surprisingly, as he seeks to discover his heritage, he also discovers a part of yours—of every American’s heritage. Anyone with an interest in architecture, decorative art, fine art, guns and armaments, literature, music, or even unique business plans, will see images to enliven their imagination.</p><p><br></p><p>Sandra Hudson received a master’s in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard. Since retiring to Iowa City with her husband 22 years ago, Sandra has been involved in the arts at both the local and state level. Her hobbies are research and writing.</p><p><br></p><p>Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. January25th, at the LDS Family History Library, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=2730+Bradford+Drive,+Iowa+City&entry=gmail&source=g">2730 Bradford Drive, Iowa City</a>. A wheelchair accessible entrance is available from the east parking lot.</p> 2020-01-10 10:30:00 -06001/25/209:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA CITY -
Black History Month Kick Off!
<p>February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.</p><p>We'll look to celebrated (and less well-known) historical figures as well as local treasures. Children's Stories, musical acts, speakers, crafts and more!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -05002/01/2011:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Oral Histories LIVE! Featuring Luman Colton
<p>The History Center invites the community to join in on ORAL HISTORIES LIVE! offering interviews with influential members of Linn County who share their stories and preserve legacies. Join us Tuesday, February 11th 6:00 p.m. as we interview Luman Colton, WWII veteran, and longtime Jefferson High School Band Director. <br><br>Doors open 5:30 p.m.<br>Program starts at 6:00 p.m.<br>Admission $7.00 General Public<br>$5.00 for History Center Members<br><br>Oral Histories LIVE! is generously sponsored by Mike & Esther Wilson.</p> 2020-01-20 19:30:00 -0600
2/11/206:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Exhibit Opening Celebration: The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Join curators Dr. Kim Marra and Mark Anderson to celebrate the opening of <em>The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities </em>at the University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery!</p><p>Gather at 5:00pm for snacks in the lobby outside the Main Library Gallery, then hear remarks from the curators before a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing from 5:45 - 7:00pm, during which the curators will be available for questions.</p><p>Admission to the Main Library Gallery is always free.</p><p><u>About the exhibition:</u> On display from January 23 - March 29, 2020. Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening on a loop the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. </p><p>Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please visit the Main Library Gallery contact page for contact information.</em></p> 2020-01-08 19:00:00 -0600
1/24/205:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
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> 2020-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar 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> 2020-11-02 16:00:00 -0600
11/02/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Black History Month Humanize My Hoodie Movie Screening
<p data-key="8"><span data-key="9"><span data-offset-key="9:0">The Humanize My Hoodie Family will be showcasing its documentary in Iowa City at Old Brick. This 30 minute documentary captures the journey of two black men trying to survive in a world that doesn’t appreciate their Black skin. This biopic highlights the Jason’s and Andre childhoods, adulthoods, and their Road to New York Fashion Week. The film is inspirational but also educational. Audiences will leave with a better understanding of how racism worked against these two but also highlight how extreme resilience helped them defy the immeasurable odds. In addition, there will be a Q & A following the screening with Andre' Wright and Jason Sole. </span></span></p><p data-key="10"><span data-key="11"><span data-offset-key="11:0">Each VIP participant will leave this event with an autographed copy of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement book and documentary.</span></span></p><p data-key="12" data-slate-fragment="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"><span data-key="13"><span data-offset-key="13:0">* If you supported our pre-order screenings are at no cost to you.</span></span></p> 2020-01-18 04:30:00 -0600
2/15/203:00 a.m.Old BrickIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-17 21:45:00 -0600
1/24/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-25 21:45:00 -0600
1/25/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-17 16:15:00 -0600
1/26/202:00 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
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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> 2020-02-03 16:00:00 -0600
2/03/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-30 21:45:00 -0600
1/30/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-31 21:45:00 -0600
1/31/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
Unconditional Surrender-A visit with Ulysses S. Grant
<p>Ulysses S. Grant comes to life in this informative, humorous, and touching portrayal. Meet the victorious General whose strategy and tenacity won the Civil War, the President who struggled to rebuild his country after the war, and the husband and father whose final efforts were devoted to the financial support of his wife and family.</p><p>This program is free and open to all. Join us Friday, February 28th at 6:30 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library. *Special thanks to Humanities Iowa for sponsoring this event. </p> 2019-12-06 19:30:00 -0600
2/28/206:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2019-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
4/02/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
4/09/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-16 11:30:00 -0500
4/16/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-23 11:30:00 -0500
4/23/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-01 21:45:00 -0600
2/01/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-23 16:00:00 -06001/23/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The United States of Anxiety: Building a Multiracial Democracy in 2020
<p>FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Kai Wright of WNYC Studios, will record an episode of his podcast, The United States of Anxiety, here at the University of Iowa. Kai and guests will discuss the question, “Can we finally build a mulitiracial democracy in 2020?” and examine how the unfinished business of our history holds a grip on our future.</p><p>More information at: <a href="http://ppc.uiowa.edu/forkenbrock/wnyc">http://ppc.uiowa.edu/forkenbrock/wnyc</a></p> 2020-01-10 20:30:00 -0600
1/27/207:00 p.m.Levitt Center for University AdvancementIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-24 16:00:00 -06001/24/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-25 16:00:00 -06001/25/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
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The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-02 16:15:00 -0600
2/02/202:00 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-26 16:00:00 -06001/26/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Grand Patriots | “Harvey Dunn & the Art of Combat”
<p>In early 1918, eight artists—one of whom was South Dakota’s own Harvey Dunn—were selected as the U.S. government’s first official combat artists. These eight men were tasked with depicting scenes from the front lines in France. Their images were to serve as historical records and as propaganda, but the story of what happened to their artwork proves more complex, ultimately revealing how the government believed that art could be a powerful weapon during the Great War.</p><p>South Dakota native Ranelle Knight-Lueth, an Assistant Professor of Art History and the Director of Galleries and Collections at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will present Harvey Dunn and the World War I Combat Artists. </p> 2020-01-22 17:00:00 -06001/27/204:00 p.m.Grand Living at Indian CreekCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library Program
<p>The monthly meeting of the Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library will be held Saturday, January 25th at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1st Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids.</p><p>Social time with refreshments begins at <strong>1:00 pm</strong> followed by the program at <strong>1:30. </strong>Speaking will be Dr. Bryant McAllister of the University of Iowa on <strong>Getting More from Ancestry DNA</strong>.</p><p>There will be time for questions and individual assistance following the program. This meeting is free and open to all. Parking is available in the rear. If the parking lot is full, you may park in the History Center lot or the PCI parking ramp. Please enter through the back door. </p><p><br></p> 2020-01-07 15:30:00 -06001/25/201:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar 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> 2020-04-06 16:00:00 -0500
4/06/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar 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> 2020-05-04 16:00:00 -0500
5/04/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids,