The Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids - Iowa


On Wednesday Lulu was done her work - she had a chance to tour with me. This is a neat museum - but what was most interesting to me was that it was moved. It is a modern museum - but a few years ago - the river flooded and the museum was under water. It seemed like poor planning. But they build a full foundation with basement next door - then lifted the building and slid it on top of the new foundation. 

There is a large population of Czechs and Slovaks. I lived in Pennsylvania where many Czechs and Slovaks came to work in  the coal mines. Czechs also were ice cutters. Before refrigerators - selling ice was a thriving business. Wood and Coal kept the houses warm - ice kept the food cool. 

After the museum we enjoyed a nice lunch in the village. I had the best chicken ala king over fresh made biscuits. Then we were on the way  to the Herbert Hoover Museum and Library. 

Decorated eggs


Czech motorcycles






There were many exhibits of 
the end of communism in the Czech Republic 
and Slovak Republic. 






In 1960 - 2 students came to my class 
fleeing communism from this area






Jawa still mad win Czech Republic


The Pioneers were based on 
the Boys Scouts

Pioneers were organized youth groups 
in Eastern Europe


Czechs started business cutting ice



Czech Village

We had a nice lunch here
in Czech Village

 

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