O.W.L.S. "National Czech & Slovak Museum"
Thu, Jul 20
|Osborne Nature Center
The next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Thursday, July 20th. This year’s theme is “Iowa, Then and Now”, and July’s destination will be to visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids.
Time & Location
Jul 20, 2023, 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Osborne Nature Center , 29862 Osborne Rd, Elkader, IA 52043, USA
About the Event
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls
“National Czech & Slovak Museum”
Thursday, July 20th
Early Reservations Required 8 days in advance!
The next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Thursday, July 20th. This year’s theme is “Iowa, Then and Now”, and July’s destination will be to visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids. Participants should meet at Osborne Park to leave at 9:15 AM and carpool to the destination. Registration fee includes entrance to museum & Czech/Slovak buffet meal.
O.W.L.S. will explore Iowa’s rich immigration history and learn how the Czech, Slovak and Bohemian people left their mark. This rich culture is often overlooked when we think about Northeast Iowa’s early settlers, but many residents here share this heritage. Learn how this culture helped to shape and influence Northeast Iowa and beyond.
It is important to register early for this trip, preregistration deadline is July 12th payment must be turned in by this date. There will be no refunds for this event. Sign up online or by calling (563) 245-1516. Osborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday & Noon – 4:00 PM Sunday.