SPARK! Álfablót
Álfablót is an ancient Nordic celebration in which one honors their ancestors. For this month's SPARK! program, we'll explore the history of this celebration and similar traditions from around the...
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Brown Bag Lunch – “Beyond the Veil: Victorian Funeral Practices” Presented by Anna Thomas
Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United StatesStep 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...
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MoDA @ The Library
Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United StatesThis 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...
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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...
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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 StatesPlease 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...
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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 StatesPlease 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...
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Canceled Julefest 2025
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Canceled MoDA @ The Library
Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United StatesThis 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...
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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,...