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  • Astronomical Clock Tower. Compliments Cedar Rapids Tourism.

    Celebrating the Astronomical Clock at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library

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    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    On Wednesday, July 23rd from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dr. Cecelia Rokusek, CEO, National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML), will present the famous Czech Astronomical Clock and Tower in Cedar Rapids.  The presentation is at the German American Museum in St. Lucas.   Read more here.

    Free

  • William Nąąwącekǧize Quackenbush

    Bill Quackenbush: Presentation and Visit

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    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    The German-American Museum and the Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission are proud to host a special one-day conference, Historical Perspectives of the Ho Chunk Turkey River Reservation & Fort Atkinson, […]

    $20

  • Show and Tell: Unusual Antiques, Artifacts, Photos, Books, etc.

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    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    Join us for a Show and Tell on any unusual antiques, artifacts, photos, books, etc, where everyone shares about their rare artifact or antique on Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 […]

    Free

  • Our Peace Corps Years in Jamaica and Kenya: A Learning Experience

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    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    Jack and Ann Herold present the Peace Corps and their life experiences in Kenya, Africa, on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM at the German American Museum in St. Lucas, […]

    Free

  • St. Lucas - German American Museum, Library and Family History Center

    Experiencing Other Worlds: Our Years in the Peace Corps

    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    On Wednesday evening, November 12th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Jack and Ann Herold of Fort Atkinson will share their colorful stories and the lessons learned from their years in the […]

    Free

  • Virtual Workshop Introduction to German Genealogy with Antje Petty

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    Join us online, Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Central Time This workshop is intended for genealogists who are new to researching ancestors from German-speaking lands. Register here by November 12, 2025, to receive a Zoom link.  Zoom links and workshop materials will be emailed to you on November 13.  If you have […]

  • Christmas Reflections & Open House

    German American Museum, Library and Family Center 212 E Main St, St. Lucas, IA, United States

    The community is invited to the German American Museum on Sunday, December 7 at 11:00 AM for our Christmas Reflections & Open House. This family-friendly event will include a selection […]

    $15

  • VIRTUAL LECTURE German Americans and the Founding of the United States

    German Americans and the Founding of the United States

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    Virtutal Lecture zoom

    Join us this Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6 pm CT VIRTUAL LECTURE German Americans and the Founding of the United States with Emily Sneff Free and open to the public, but registration is required. If you have not yet registered, register here to receive a Zoom Link.   This lecture is cosponsored by  The German […]

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  • Virtual Lecture: ”German and American Protestant Pastors in Occupied Germany”

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    Join us February 25, 2026, at 6 pm CT VIRTUAL LECTURE "German and American Protestant Pastors in Occupied Germany” with Brandon Bloch Free lecture; however, registration is required. If you have not yet registered, register here.   This workshop is cosponsored by The Friends of the Max Kade Institute

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