CANCELLED:Q-C History Hop: Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archive
**Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.**
The Quad Cities are bursting with history! Join us in visiting local cultural and historical institutions and organizations around the Quad Cities to learn about the region's storied past.
For this Q-C History Hop, we will be visiting the Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archives. It is dedicated to sharing the story of legendary cornetist, pianist, and composer Bix Beiderbecke. Learn about the captivating story of jazz and history by viewing rare films, listening to recordings of his music, and seeing artifacts from his life. Nathan Kraft will guide us on a tour through the museum to highlight its unique artifacts.
We will meet at the Bix Museum at 6:30 pm.
This is an offsite tour at the Bix Beiderbecke Museum & Archive, River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St., Davenport, IA 52801.
For questions or to register, please call 563-326-7832.
Related LibGuide: Bix Beiderbecke by Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center
- Date:
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Off-Site
- Audience:
- Adults All ages Kids Teens
- Categories:
- Educational Genealogy Local History
For more information about this institution, please visit their website: https://www.bixmuseum.org/.