African-American Historical & Cultural Museum

African-American Historical & Cultural Museum Founded in 1996 by Ada Tredwell and Ruth Anderson.,

The African-American Historical and Cultural Museum plays a vital role in enriching the Cedar Valley community's understanding of African-American history and culture.

Saturday's Car Show is almost here!Time to wash, wax, and shine up those cars and bikes so they're ready to sparkle! 🏍️🧼...
06/17/2026



Saturday's Car Show is almost here!

Time to wash, wax, and shine up those cars and bikes so they're ready to sparkle! 🏍️🧼

We can't wait to see all the amazing rides this Saturday. See you there!

If you drive by the museum today, you may notice some new artwork on the side of our historic railroad boxcar!The artwor...
06/16/2026



If you drive by the museum today, you may notice some new artwork on the side of our historic railroad boxcar!

The artwork celebrates:

🎉 30 Years of the African American Historical & Cultural Museum

✊ 160 Years of Juneteenth

🚂 111 Years since African American families first migrated to Waterloo

If you're driving down East 4th Street, take a moment to check out the museum's new mural celebrating these important milestones.

Then join us on June 20 for a day of cars, music, food, vendors, and community as we celebrate Juneteenth together.

🚗 We are getting close!Our Juneteenth Car Show & Vendor Fair is right around the corner, and there is still time to regi...
06/10/2026



🚗 We are getting close!

Our Juneteenth Car Show & Vendor Fair is right around the corner, and there is still time to register your classic or custom automobile or reserve a vendor space!

📅 June 20, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 African American Historical & Cultural Museum

Join us for a day of:

🚘 Classic & Custom Automobiles
🎶 Live Music
🎟 Cash Raffle
🏰 Bounce Houses
🛍 Local Vendors
🌭 Great Food
🎉 Family Fun

Don't miss one of Waterloo!

Looking for something fun and family-friendly to do today or tomorrow? Stop by the African-American Historical and Cultu...
05/29/2026

Looking for something fun and family-friendly to do today or tomorrow? Stop by the African-American Historical and Cultural Museum to explore our rich history. Bring the whole family for an educational and engaging experience you won’t forget!

We’re open from 11 AM to 4 PM.

The countdown is on for the African American Historical & Cultural Museum’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show.
05/28/2026



The countdown is on for the African American Historical & Cultural Museum’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the AAHCM Flower Me to the Moon event.We truly appreciate all of the volunteers, ...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the AAHCM Flower Me to the Moon event.

We truly appreciate all of the volunteers, families, and community members who came out to help plant, learn, and beautify the museum grounds. Your time, energy, and support helped make the event a success.

Together, we planted more than flowers. We planted community, growth, and something future generations will be able to enjoy.

Thank you again for supporting the African American Historical & Cultural Museum.

Have you heard… the AAHC Museum is reopening this Friday?We’re back and better than ever, and we want YOU to be one of t...
05/11/2026

Have you heard… the AAHC Museum is reopening this Friday?

We’re back and better than ever, and we want YOU to be one of the first to experience it.

Doors open from 11 AM to 4 PM. Come check out our all-new exhibits and see the progress we’ve been working hard on.

And that’s not all…
Join us for Flower Me to the Moon, our FREE hands-on workshop happening Saturday, May 16 at 10 AM. It’s a great opportunity to learn, get your hands in the soil, and be part of something special.

Free lunch will be provided!!!

Please help get out this awesome news by sharing!!!

05/08/2026

Have y’all heard?! 🎉

The African-American Historical and Cultural Museum is REOPENING for the season on May 15 from 11 AM – 4 PM! 🙌🏾✨

Come see all the new amazing exhibits and stories the museum has to share. ❤️🖤💚

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and bring a friend! Who’s planning to stop by? 👀👇🏾

We’re just over a week away from our Flower Me to the Moon hands-on planting workshop.If you haven’t registered yet, don...
05/08/2026



We’re just over a week away from our Flower Me to the Moon hands-on planting workshop.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait until the last minute to sign up for this free gardening experience. It’s a great opportunity to learn, get your hands in the soil, and be part of something meaningful.

We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Fleet Farm of Cedar Falls for their generous donation and for helping make this a memorable event.

Have you heard of Al Hoosman?His journey took him from the Rath Packing Plant to the boxing ring, to serving in WWII, to...
05/01/2026

Have you heard of Al Hoosman?

His journey took him from the Rath Packing Plant to the boxing ring, to serving in WWII, to the big screen, and even to starting an orphanage in Germany.
Stories like his are why we do this work.
Let’s make sure they’re not forgotten.

Address

1320 E4th Street
Waterloo, IA
50703

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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