African American Historical Museum Calendar of Events
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Quad City Multicultural College FairThe Multicultural College Fair provides an opportunity for d iverse students to interact with college and university representatives from all over Iowa. The students will be able to discover the numerous opportunities and programs that the colleges and universities provide for students of various ethnic backgrounds. For more information contact Ed Young at, 319-540-2095 or edyoung@blackiowa.org.
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Count Me In Campaign<a href="http://www.blackiowa.org/flood/countmein.html">Coun t Me In Campaign</a> is a community-style online fundraising event on August 22-24 2008 initiated and coordinated by C. Paschal Eze to help the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa get back on its feet following the June 2008 Iowa floods that damaged the museum. Donations of $20 and above are welcome from around the world, and as our token of appreciation, donors get to choose to instantly download ebook versions of quality books kindly donated to the Count Me In Campaign by authors in different parts of the US. 100% of all donations go directly to support rebuilding the Museum. <a href="http://www.blackiowa.org/flood/countmein.html">Click here</a> to find out more about this important fundraising event and make your tax deductible contribution today!
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Grand Opening of new exhibit, "No Roads Lead to Buxton"
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Journey to Freedom: Experience the Underground Railroad in IowaImagine you are a Freedom Seeker - a runaway slave traveling Iowa's Underground Railroad in 1853. On this journey, you will travel under cover of darkness, encountering slave catchers and bounty hunters, to reach Canada. Will your group make it to freedom or be captured and returned to your owners? Let the African American Museum of Iowa take you back in time to experience the journey's perils and triumphs in this living history event. Journey to Freedom is held at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Please wear comfortable, all-weather clothes and be prepared to walk approximately two miles of uneven terrain. Due to intense subject matter, this program is for individuals 12 years and older. This African American Museum of Iowa program is made possible by a grant from the Witwer Fund-Linn Co. Bd. of Supervisors and in collaboration with Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. To register for one of these performances, go to the Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education website at: http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=705&p=2607& keyword=journey%20to%20freedom&class_id=CGLE-329-SLI03&&class_id=CGLE-329-SLI01&catalog_id=96041 or call their office at 319-398-5529. Admission is $15, payable to Kirkwood Community College. Performances are scheduled for the following dates/times: Friday, September 12, 8:00-9:30pm Friday, September 12, 8:45-10:15pm Friday, September 12, 9:30-11:00pm Saturday, September 13, 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, September 13, 8:45-10:15pm Saturday, September 13, 9:30-11:00pm Friday, September 19, 8:00-9:30pm Friday, September 19, 8:45-10:15pm Friday, September 19, 9:30-11:00pm Saturday, September 20, 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, September 20, 8:45-10:15pm Saturday, September 20, 9:30-11:00pm Need help with directions? Call 319-892-6485. We need actors to bring this story to life for our visitors. We are also looking for costumes and props! If you can help, please contact Education Director, Erin Thomas at 319-862-2101 or education@blackiowa.org.
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Journey to Freedom: Experience the Underground Railroad in IowaImagine you are a Freedom Seeker - a runaway slave traveling Iowa's Underground Railroad in 1853. On this journey, you will travel under cover of darkness, encountering slave catchers and bounty hunters, to reach Canada. Will your group make it to freedom or be captured and returned to your owners? Let the African American Museum of Iowa take you back in time to experience the journey's perils and triumphs in this living history event. Journey to Freedom is held at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Please wear comfortable, all-weather clothes and be prepared to walk approximately two miles of uneven terrain. Due to intense subject matter, this program is for individuals 12 years and older. This African American Museum of Iowa program is made possible by a grant from the Witwer Fund-Linn Co. Bd. of Supervisors and in collaboration with Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. To register for one of these performances, go to the Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education website at: http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=705&p=2607& keyword=journey%20to%20freedom&class_id=CGLE-329-SLI03&&class_id=CGLE-329-SLI01&catalog_id=96041 or call their office at 319-398-5529. Admission is $15, payable to Kirkwood Community College. Performances are scheduled for the following dates/times: Friday, September 12, 8:00-9:30pm Friday, September 12, 8:45-10:15pm Friday, September 12, 9:30-11:00pm Saturday, September 13, 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, September 13, 8:45-10:15pm Saturday, September 13, 9:30-11:00pm Friday, September 19, 8:00-9:30pm Friday, September 19, 8:45-10:15pm Friday, September 19, 9:30-11:00pm Saturday, September 20, 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, September 20, 8:45-10:15pm Saturday, September 20, 9:30-11:00pm Need help with directions? Call 319-892-6485. We need actors to bring this story to life for our visitors. We are also looking for costumes and props! If you can help, please contact Education Director, Erin Thomas at 319-862-2101 or education@blackiowa.org.
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