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Skywalk Tour
<p>March 3, 2020 <br> Skywalk North Route<br> Time: 1:00 PM<br> <br> Meeting Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library, Second Floor, 450 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br> <br> Learn about the history and architecture of downtown Cedar Rapids from the Skywalks! The North Route Skywalk tour looks at areas between 4th Avenue and First Avenue. The tour starts and ends on the second floor of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.<br> <br> Tour Admission<br> $5.00 for History Center Members<br> $7.00 for General Public<br> <br>Walking Tours are generously sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.<br><br>For more details visit: <a data-lynx-mode="asynclazy" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.historycenter.org%2Ftours%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3uS6zp2P9UavHNTBRg5rOA9n8dGwdt5xFXw7RMRNIv1JlUa2wl1Dl2WgI&h=AT3Us_2scobWkPQHX8iAyoyKJUz_nNNkygQzrr2jnn3vV83lPQ9LT1I7rKx6ezswZFnpUi9bCblgmD1aNEUW6Wp_QwwuGPXxlo7Qo3-oudKQemPAkO6ll4zu0PxgSHG2BK4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.historycenter.org/<wbr>tours</a> </p>
3/03/201:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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LADOS
<p>LADOS (LIfe After Death of Spouse)</p><p>A grief support group that meets the second Tuesday afternoon of each month for fellowship, support and socialization.</p><p>Speaker: Dale Kueter from the "HIstory Center"</p> 2020-01-23 16:00:00 -06004/14/202:00 p.m.St. Mark's Lutheran Church Faith & Life CenterMarion -
Skywalk Tour - South Route
<p>Skywalk South Route<br>Time: 1:00 PM<br>Meeting Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library, Second Floor, 450 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br><br>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. 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. The tour starts and ends on the second floor of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.<br><br>Tour Admission<br>$5.00 for History Center Members<br>$7.00 for General Public<br><br>Walking tours are generously sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsbankandtrust/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</a><br><br>For more information please visit: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.historycenter.org%2Ftours%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2oSEcKNvsvB1AkXpKODD8zZ1ufGrOYqznUZwaiSAMp7zc8xDbkfMN16qg&h=AT1QXbCSBT1dkZIyL2snAth3bNzLaD1BILVb3M1xqzR7PwNbw_OwJqzfhBbkITAckrkC10SyaCoSFcBgNPaYdL4i1ygnEXtZI0EFftdt01GUNUWGSyzDVm1lLOTMSkYJcg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.historycenter.org/tours</a> </p>
3/24/201:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Famous Last Words - A Celebrity Roast of Steve Shriver
<p>The History Center is putting the "fun" in funeral as Steve Shriver lives through his own mocking (but loving!) eulogy - written and performed by the always hysterical Adam Witte, Dave Martino and other special guests! We are confident the only tears you shed will be tears of laughter!</p><p> </p><p>Come early for funeral fare - but be assured this spread has had some life breathed into it! </p><p><br></p><p>Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and beer included. Cash bar available.</p><p><br></p><p>Pallbearer Patron Tickets: $120</p> 2020-01-29 22:00:00 -0600
3/28/206:00 p.m.The Olympic South Side TheaterCedar Rapids -
Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p>Getting More from Ancestry DNA- topic of Genealogy Society Meeting<br><br>Bryant McAllister, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa will present the program at the Feb 29<sup>th</sup> meeting of the Iowa City Genealogical Society. He was discuss the many features of Ancestry DNA that are not broadly recognized, either due to them being “hidden” or because of persistent changes in the web platform. His program will emphasize the utility of these lesser known features for the exploration of DNA test results and their application in family history research. He will demonstrate navigation through the DNA Story and show a variety of features for DNA Matches, using biological relationships to evaluate the historical record of family relationships in the process.<br>Bryant McAllister is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa. In 2016, he established the Personal Genome Learning Center (PGLC), a volunteer student organization focused on engaging students with genetics applications through direct-to-consumer DNA testing platforms. He along with students in the PGLC organize and provide programming for monthly meetings of the DNA Interest Group - Iowa City at the Iowa City Public Library.</p><p>Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. February 29th, 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> 2020-01-31 10:30:00 -06002/29/209:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA CITY -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/22/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/23/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
2/24/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
2/25/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
2/26/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Guided Labyrinth Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>A labyrinth is a powerful ancient symbol of our journey through life. It has been a part of almost every culture and religious tradition in history. The labyrinth is not a maze; it is a single path that leads to the center of the circle and then back out. This winding path takes us on an inward pilgrimage to our own center and leads us toward the Divine. Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual, prayerful practice. Join facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a guided labyrinth meditation on our outdoor labyrinth. (In case of inclement weather, we will walk the indoor labyrinth.) The cost is $5, and registration is requested. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-02-08 15:30:00 -0600
4/20/202:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
2/27/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
2/28/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
The Cats of America: Ancient History and Modern Conservation
<p>William R. Clark, Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Ecology at Iowa State University will provide a talk which starts with a brief overview of the evolution of cats including paleological history of sabertooth cats and cheetahs that once roamed North America. The talk transitions to the modern cats including endangered species like ocelots, and common species like bobcats. We will discuss pumas that occasionally show up in Iowa as well as conservation challenges such as habitat loss, climate change, conflicts and hunting. Participants will find there are lots of great pictures and appropriate scientific information, skulls and skins. A question and answer session follows. No cost, but online registration required.</p> 2020-02-07 20:00:00 -0600
3/17/206:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/29/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
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 Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
3/01/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
2020 CRFD Safety Scoop - Update on Local Senior Center
<p><strong>CRFD Safety Scoop - Update on Local Senior Center</strong></p><p>Lindsay Glynn, Executive Director of AbbeHealth Aging Services, will talk about what’s happening in the world of programs for active older adults throughout the community. Topics include events and activities happening in your neighborhood, where you can find them, and what to look for in the future. Lindsay will also talk about the history of Witwer Healthy Aging and plans to enhance programming and opportunities for seniors as we move forward.</p><p>Safety Scoop is FREE and open to anyone. Refreshments provided, parking is limited. Central Fire Station, 713 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Call 319.286.5166 for questions and/or accommodations, Optional station tour afterwards.</p><p><br></p> 2019-11-14 12:00:00 -0600
10/28/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>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 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. 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>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
3/02/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa 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>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> 2019-03-12 15:15:00 -0500
3/11/209:30 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> 2019-07-21 15:15:00 -0500
3/15/2012:30 p.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>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> 2020-02-08 15:15:00 -0600
3/12/209:30 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>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> 2020-03-13 15:15:00 -0500
3/13/209:30 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>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> 2020-03-14 15:15:00 -0500
3/14/209:30 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>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> 2020-03-18 15:15:00 -0500
3/18/209:30 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>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> 2020-03-19 15:15:00 -0500
3/19/209:30 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>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> 2020-03-20 15:15:00 -0500
3/20/209:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids