The Classics at Brucemore reinvented for 2008

Instead of the scheduled Classics performance of Lysistrata, Brucemore (a National Trust Historic Site in Iowa) is partnering with Liar’s Theater, Theatre Cedar Rapids, SPT Theatre, Urban Theater Project of Iowa, and Legion Arts to create one of the largest collaborative productions the area has ever experienced. The new Classics production is Moving Home and [...]

Recovering from Floods in Iowa: How You Can Help

From Cynthia Sweet, Executive Director, Iowa Museum Association
Dear Friends of Iowa Museums and Cultural Organizations,
While we are still receiving damage reports, it is important to begin getting supplies and help to those who have been allowed back in their facility.
Mail and delivery services as well as e-mail, telephone and cell phone communication, are spotty [...]

Resources on disaster resources and response for historic sites (and others)

From Terry Davis, President and CEO, American Association for State and Local History
All of us at AASLH express our concerns for those across the Midwest who are suffering due to the recent flooding.
As a member of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, we would like to make sure that our members are kept up to [...]

Disaster Recovery Supplies Available for Historic Sites in Cedar Rapids

Archives and collections disaster recovery supplies are available NOW for cultural organizations, museums, and community organizations with archival materials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The supplies are at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, 16th Avenue SW at the river, and freezer trucks have space for stabilizing the materials. Call Nancy Kraft [...]

Brucemore aiding historic sites and museums affected by flood in Cedar Rapids

Jim Kern, Executive Director of Brucemore, a National Trust Historic Site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa issued the following statement on June 17:
“First, I want to assure the community that Brucemore is safe and secure. We fully realize that most of the cultural centers, museums, and historic attractions have been affected by the flood. [...]