National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library marks 50 years, plans Prague-style Orloj

Photo: Klára Stejskalová, Radio Prague International

The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the foremost institution of its kind in the United States – and this year is marking the anniversary of its founding in 1974. How is the museum and library celebrating 50 years of existence? And what state is it in today? To find out, I invited its director of community outreach and development, Andy Whiting, into our studios when he was in Prague recently.

What is your role at the museum and library?

“I am the director of community outreach and development at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I attend a lot of community events, and on the development side it’s fundraising for the museum.”

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Author: Ian Willoughby