Author: Brucemore Staff

On November 16, the state adopted new restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. Brucemore staff have continued to follow the available data and changes from a local to…

One month after the derecho It has been over one month since the derecho, a storm with winds in excess of 110 mile per hour, caused extensive damage in Eastern…

On August 10, 2020, a derecho with 110+ mile per hour straight line winds devestated eastern Iowa. At Brucemore, every building suffered varying levels of damage and early estimates suggest…

Letter from Director of Community Engagement August 20,2020 Friends of Brucemore – This has been a tough year for everyone. The global pandemic has required drastic changes to how we live, work, and…

As much of the community works to recover following the derecho on Monday, our thoughts are with you. We are still assessing the damage at Brucemore. Early observations have revealed…

Brucemore was awarded $1.18 million through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) last month. Brucemore is one of only 15 organizations across the…

Brucemore has released its plans for re-opening after being closed since mid-March. There will be new opportunities to experience the 26-acre site and more than a century of history starting…

One year ago Brucemore launched the public phase of its Pride & Preservation Campaign. To date, the campaign has raised over $3.7 million dollars towards designated campaign projects. The largest project…

Brucemore and Feed Iowa First, two non-profit organizations in Cedar Rapids, are excited to announce a partnership to provide fresh produce to help those in need in the community. Feed…

Brucemore is home to thousands of artifacts that reflect more than 130 years of history. Nestled in the basement is an original 1940s man cave that has surprised guests since…