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This program is a collaboration between the Elk Horn Public Library and the Museum of Danish America. Join our Youth and Community Educator in a presentation of our Danish Immigration Experience - Traveling Trunk Program.
Many know the windmill’s story in Elk Horn, Iowa—but what about its earlier history? Bring your lunch to the museum on Thursday, September 18, at 12 pm for a special program, “The Danish Windmill’s Danish History, 1846–1975,” with the Danish Windmill's Manager, Shaun Sayres. The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series...
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 world, decorate pumpkins, and drink apple cider. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...