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Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p>What does a medieval manuscript, Civil War letter, bagpipes, and Porkettes Scrapbook all have in common? They're all found at Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries. Interested in WWII materials? We have those also. Tucked away on the 3rd floor of the Main Library, Special Collections offers a unique experience for researchers and the curious alike. </p><p>Outreach and Engagement Librarian Liz Riordan will talk about the stories found in Special Collections, along with ways you can interact with the collection from your own home. Hear about Tom Brokaw's work with WWII veterans, the search for loved ones at Fort Madison Penitentiary, and other stories archivists and librarians have discovered while working in Special Collections. </p><p>Everyone is welcome to participate in the Zoom meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. October 31st. Send an email to icgsnews@gmail.com to receive details on how to join the meeting.</p> 2020-11-09 10:30:00 -060012/05/209:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA CITY -
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A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-11-27 15:40:00 -0600
11/27/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-11-28 15:40:00 -0600
11/28/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-11-29 15:40:00 -0600
11/29/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-03 15:40:00 -0600
12/03/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Holiday Nights: Extended Self-Guided Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of three floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion lit by tree light and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-11-13 19:00:00 -0600
12/02/204:20 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-04 15:40:00 -0600
12/04/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Holiday Nights: Extended Self-Guided Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of three floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion lit by tree light and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-03 19:00:00 -0600
12/03/204:20 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-05 15:40:00 -0600
12/05/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-06 15:40:00 -0600
12/06/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Children's Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the Brucemore holiday experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Kids will have a chance to make a craft and write a letter to Santa while enjoying the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion. Everyone in the family will experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-11-13 15:40:00 -0600
12/05/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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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> 2020-12-07 16:00:00 -0600
12/07/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-11-27 17:00:00 -0600
11/27/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-11-28 17:00:00 -0600
11/28/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Brucemore Holiday Nights: Extended Self-Guided Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of three floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion lit by tree light and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-09 19:00:00 -0600
12/09/204:20 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-11-29 17:00:00 -0600
11/29/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-11-30 17:00:00 -0600
11/30/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-10 15:40:00 -0600
12/10/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-12-01 17:00:00 -0600
12/01/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-12-02 17:00:00 -0600
12/02/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-12-03 17:00:00 -0600
12/03/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport -
Brucemore Holiday Nights: Extended Self-Guided Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of three floors of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion lit by tree light and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-10 19:00:00 -0600
12/10/204:20 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-11 15:40:00 -0600
12/11/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-12 15:40:00 -0600
12/12/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-13 15:40:00 -0600
12/13/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-17 15:40:00 -0600
12/17/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-18 15:40:00 -0600
12/18/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-19 15:40:00 -0600
12/19/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Brucemore, which was recognized as a top 10 historic home holiday tour by USA Today in 2019. This year the holiday tour experience has been re-imagined with safety and comfort in mind. Enjoy the splendor of the first floor of the 1886 Queen Anne mansion and experience the traditions of Christmas 100 years ago mixed with the beauty of modern décor. Each program has limited capacity to maintain physical distancing needs. Purchase a timed entry ticket for your group of 2 to 6 people. </p> 2020-12-20 15:40:00 -0600
12/20/201:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Haitian Masterworks Art Exhibit
<p>The Figge Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian art in the United States. In 1967, Dr. Walter E. Neiswanger’s generous gift of Haitian paintings and sculptures established the collection, which has grown to include a dynamic range of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The collection continues to grow through strategic purchases and gifts, including the Figge’s recent acquisition <em>N’ap naje ansamn, n’ap vole ansamn</em>, by contemporary Haitian- American artist Didier William. <em>Haitian Masterworks</em> will feature significant as well as rarely exhibited works from the Haitian collection by Hector Hyppolite, Wilson Bigaud, Nacius Joseph, Georges Liautaud, Frantz Zéphirin, and Edouard Duval-Carrié, among others. Mediums including painting, beading, metalwork, and mixed media sculpture will be included. This exhibition will focus on prevalent themes in Haitian art, including spirituality, transformation, the natural world, everyday life, and Haitian history.</p> 2020-12-04 17:00:00 -0600
12/04/2010:00 a.m.Figge Art MuseumDavenport