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Iowa Genealogical Society 2019 Spring Conference
<p>On April 13th, the Iowa Genealogical Society will be hosting its annual Spring Conference. Tina Beaird is this year’s spotlight speaker and you’ll want to hear what this Midwest regional expert has to say. Her experience and knowledge in family research can be the key to “Unlocking Your Past” and break thru the barriers to researching your family history.</p><p>Held in the West Wing at the Iowa Genealogical Society library, hear Tina speak on topics covering your local, regional and internet research needs. Topics covered include: “Courthouse Finds”, “Internet Archive for the Family Historian”, “Rediscover Your WWI Soldier’s Experience”, and “Unlocking the Treasures Within Midwest Archives and Repositories”.</p><p>The event will be held at: The Iowa Genealogical Society, 628 E. Grand Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Doors will open at 8:00 AM, the program starts at 9:00 and ending about 4:00 PM. Lunch is included.</p><p>Remember to register before April 8 and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing. Get more details and register today at the Iowa Genealogical Society website <a href="http://www.iowagenealogy.org"></a> or call 515-276-0287.</p> 2019-01-27 16:00:00 -0600
4/13/199:00 a.m.Iowa Genealogical Society LibraryDes Moines -
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The History Center - Skywalk Tour: South Route
<p><span><span>Explore the South Route of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Skywalk system starting from the Cedar Rapids Public Library. This route focuses on viewing areas along Fourth and Fifth Avenue SE between the train tracks and the Cedar River from the special viewpoint of the skywalk system.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>This tour showcasing architecture and history features sections of the Wholesale District as well as areas redeveloped over the past 35 years that are not seen on the North Route Skywalk Tour.</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span><span>Ticket Prices </span></span></p><p><span><span>Members:</span></span><span><span><span> </span>$5</span></span></p><p><span><span>General: $7</span></span></p> 2019-02-28 14:30:00 -06003/26/191:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar 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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06008/13/196:00 p.m.The Lisbon History and Cultural CenterLisbon -
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 surviving19th century residences on the“Hill”.</span></p><p><span> </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 as1913. See many of the restored “Auto Row” structures and get updates on how the area is changing with the expanding MedQuarter District.</span></p> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06009/24/196:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Senior Thesis Exhibitions
<p>The Art and Art History Department’s Senior Thesis Exhibitions highlight the artwork made by its graduating students. These exhibitions encompass two semesters of researching, writing about and making art.</p> 2019-02-25 18:00:00 -06003/29/194:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar 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> 2019-03-21 15:15:00 -0500
3/21/199:30 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> 2019-03-22 15:15:00 -0500
3/22/199:30 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> 2019-03-23 15:15:00 -0500
3/23/199:30 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> 2019-03-24 15:15:00 -0500
3/24/1912:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Nooks and Crannies Tour of Brucemore
<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> 2019-03-12 17:00:00 -05003/24/193:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
History on Tap: Lasers and Beer! – mapping Iowa City’s historic beer caves, and other adventures in 3D scanning
<p>Using a laser-based technology for 3D scanning known as “LiDAR” (Light Imaging Detection and Ranging), the University of Iowa’s Adam Skibbe (Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences) and Michelle Wienhold (Iowa Flood Center) have traveled around Iowa mapping many historic and cultural resources, but perhaps none is more interesting than the historic beer caves located underneath Iowa City’s Northside district.</p> 2019-03-06 18:30:00 -0600
4/10/195:30 p.m.Thew Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
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The History Center - Walking Tour: Ellis Boulevard NW & Time Check
<p><span>Starting as a roadway to the private property of Cedar Rapids pioneer Robert Ellis and family, Ellis Boulevard NW developed into an incredibly unique mixture of commercial and residential properties in the 20th Century from E Avenue NW to Ellis Park.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Learn about the special history of the “Time Check” neighborhood and see how it is evolving since the devastating effects of The Flood of June 2008.</span></p> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06005/28/196:00 p.m.The FlamingoCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Oak Hill Neighborhood
<p><span><span>Experience one of the oldest intact neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids. The Oak Hill area in southeast Cedar Rapids has a rich cultural heritage.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>Sites related to local African American, Syrian and Bohemian history are some of the highlights on this walking tour as well as the history of Jane Boyd and Tyler School.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>This new tour is a collaboration between The History Center and the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.</span></span></p> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06006/11/196:00 p.m.Metro High SchoolCedar 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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06006/25/196:00 p.m.Historic Sawyer houseCentral City -
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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06007/02/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids City HallCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Cedar Rapids Downtown
<p><span>Discover the oldest section of the city! This tour includes information on the development history of the evolving city center, its famous retail past as “Eastern Iowa’s Shopping Center”, railroads and streetcars, and the area known as Greene Square.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Highlights include a closer look at locally designed architecture and updates on preservation projects!</span></p> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06007/09/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar 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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06007/23/196:00 p.m.Mt. Calvary CemeteryCedar 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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -06008/27/196:00 p.m.Whipple FirehouseCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #1
<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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -060010/01/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #2
<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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -060010/08/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #3
<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> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -060010/22/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
Music at Montauk
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Local musician Emily Stene will be joining us this month. She will be showcasing her wonderful flute skills while being accompanied on the piano.</p><p dir="ltr">The Classics at Montauk Concert Series captures the spirit of parlor concerts that were fashionable in fine homes during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Musicians are accompanied on the 1916 Mason and Hamlin grand piano in the music room at the Montauk mansion, the home of former Iowa Governor William Larrabee and his wife, Anna.</p><p dir="ltr">There will be a short reception following the concert. This allows guests the chance to meet and talk with the musicians. </p><p dir="ltr">The concert series is sponsored by the Clermont Historical Society and the State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-01-04 15:00:00 -0600
4/07/192:00 p.m.Montauk Historic siteClermont -
The History Center Walking Tour - Kingston Village
<p><span>Experience the rich history of the area along the west side of the Cedar River that was originally the town of Kingston before being annexed as West Cedar Rapids in 1870.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Learn about new developments and stories of restoration and preservation in this area that was named Kingston Village following the devastating effects of the June 2008 Flood.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Highlights of this tour include a rare Art Deco former police station, the first west side high school building and a special look at the famous Louis Sullivan designed Peoples Bank building.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This walking tour features a new route from previous years!</span></p><p><span><a data-content="https://www.facebook.com/events/dialog/edit/page/?event_id=2010873142573268&acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A1%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5C%22%5C%5C%5C%22%5B%5D%5C%5C%5C%22%5C%22%7D%2C%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22permalink%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&focus_field=event_description" data-type="external" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/dialog/edit/page/?event_id=2010873142573268&acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A1%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5C%22%5C%5C%5C%22%5B%5D%5C%5C%5C%22%5C%22%7D%2C%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22permalink%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&focus_field=event_description" rel="undefined" target="_blank"></a></span></p> 2019-03-08 19:30:00 -0600
4/23/196:00 p.m.Popoli RistoranteCedar 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> 2019-03-27 15:15:00 -0500
3/27/199:30 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> 2019-03-28 15:15:00 -0500
3/28/199:30 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> 2019-03-29 15:15:00 -0500
3/29/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p><strong>Genealogy Society Topic: Preparing for Research Trips to the Czech Republic. </strong></p><p>Tony J. Wobeter, has spent the last 37 years exploring, researching and preserving the stories of the Czech heritage of both his parents. He has traveled to the Czech Republic four times since 1985. He will provide us with information about things to do and consider before making that overseas trip to visit our native country and/or to do research. His genealogical research led to creating audio CD’s as well as printed booklets of both his parent’s siblings stories. He is also a self-published author of three ancestry books. Through his efforts he is happy to have established on going relationships with living relatives with both of his paternal and maternal families in the Czech Republic.</p><p>Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. March 30th, 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> 2019-03-18 10:30:00 -05003/30/199:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA 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> 2019-03-30 15:15:00 -0500
3/30/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Preserving Family Heirlooms
<p>Tips to make sure that your family's history is preserved including digitization of material and ways to keep and share digital material. Bringing an artifact and story to share is encouraged.</p> 2019-03-03 11:00:00 -06003/22/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar 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> 2019-03-31 15:15:00 -0500
3/31/1912:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids