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Special Events

For a current listing of these programs, see the Museum's Calendar of Events.

Annual Banquet
The Museum's annual celebration of education and achievement is a fundraiser benefiting the Museum's educational programs. Held in the spring, the banquet recognizes an outstanding scholar and features a keynote speaker dedicated to the education of our children.

Legacy Golf Classic
This four-person best-shot golf tournament is held in Iowa City each June at Finkbine, the University of Iowa's championship golf course. After 18 holes, participants are invited to join the host, Fred Mims, at the University of Iowa Hall of Fame for dinner and prizes.

Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. The Museum commemorates this historic day with a festival that includes a celebration day, summer camp, and soul food dinner.

African American Women's Leadership Conference
This unique celebration of the legacy of African American women in Iowa offers an opportunity for attendees to meet other professional African American women, celebrate the proud tradition and contributions of African American women, explore what that legacy means to the past, present and the future and learn how to make a difference in your community.

Collaborations and Other Special Events
The Museum collaborates with other organizations to offer exciting programs such as a dinner with NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, presentations from reconcilliation workers in Africa, an award-winning Mardi Gras party for Hurricane Katrina evacuees, a Peace and Freedom march and many other wonderful programs.