• Brown Bag Lunch – “Beyond the Veil: Victorian Funeral Practices” Presented by Anna Thomas

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    Step back in time with our Youth and Community Educator, Anna Thomas, to the Victorian Era (1820-1914). In this presentation, you will learn about the shift in attitudes toward death and mourning with popular topics such as post-mortem death photography, the rural cemetery movement, tombstone symbolism, grave robbers, Victorian mourning clothing, and much more. The Brown...

    Free
  • MoDA @ The Library

    Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United States

    This program is a collaboration between the Elk Horn Public Library and the Museum of Danish America. Join our Youth and Community Educator lead a lesson on the "Art of Writing Letters." Kids will have the opportunity to write letters to a loved one or a Veteran.

    Free
  • SPARK! Honoring Our Military

    This month’s SPARK! program will explore periods of war in both America and Denmark. MoDA's Registrar, David Anderson, will showcase items from our collection related to military service as we discuss their historical significance. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with...

  • Brown Bag Lunch – Danish Author Pernille Ipsen, Book Discussion “My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women’s Movement”

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    Please join MoDA in welcoming Danish author Pernille Ipsen as we discuss her newly translated book "My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women's Movement". This event will be a discussion with the author about her book led by author Anna Redsand. There will also be time for Q & A from the...

    Free
  • Des Moines Book Discussion with Danish Author Pernille Ipsen, “My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women’s Movement”

    Barnes & Noble 4550 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    Please join MoDA in welcoming Danish author Pernille Ipsen as we discuss her newly translated book My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women's Movement. This event will be a discussion with the author about her book led by author Anna Redsand. There will also be time for Q & A from the...

    Free
  • Canceled MoDA @ The Library

    Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United States

    This program is a collaboration between the Elk Horn Public Library and the Museum of Danish America. Join our Youth and Community Educator as we watch a holiday movie and...

    Free
  • SPARK! Holiday Hygge

    For December's SPARK! Program, we will make no-sew scarves and sip hot cocoa.   SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences,...

  • Brown Bag Lunch – Holiday Hygge

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series sponsored by Dennis Andersen

    Free
  • MoDA @ the Library

    Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United States

    Introduce young readers to the beloved world of author and illustrator Jan Brett, known for her richly detailed artwork and classic stories inspired by Nordic folklore and traditions. Participants will...

    Free