Join Friends of Cedar Rock at the Independence Public Library for An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring Nathaniel Allaire, Curator & Director of Frank Lloyd Wright designed Samara: Christian House in West Lafayette, Indiana.

In his talk, The Joy and Trouble of Keeping Wright Right, in this presentation, Nathan compares the architectural features and preservation needs of two Frank Lloyd Wright homes, Cedar Rock and Samara. The talk explores the realities and rewards of historic stewardship, highlighting that caring for these extraordinary properties requires patience, creativity, and persistence.

*Tickets are required and can be purchased for $10 here: http://www.friendsofcedarrock.org/store or at the door.

For more information, email iplprograms@independenceia.gov, call 319-334-2470, or go to our website at independenceia.gov/570/Public-Library.

Join us for the First Day Hike and Yoga. Details to come.

“Where the River Meets the Horizon: The Walter House and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Forgotten Vision of Freedom” A meditation on architecture, post-work life, and the meaning of creation in an age of AI with Benjamin Hunnicutt.

Join the Friends of Cedar Rock at 1pm at the Independence, Iowa Public Library for this lecture event! Perched quietly above the Wapsipinicon River in Quasqueton, Iowa, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walter House is more than a work of architecture—it is a vision of a life no longer dominated by work. Designed in 1950 as part of his Usonian project, the house reflects Wright’s belief that the technology—properly directed—could liberate humanity from toil, freeing individuals to build, dwell, and create with dignity and joy. In today’s world of artificial intelligence and accelerating automation, the Walter House stands as a prophetic symbol of what Wright called “the morality of the machine”: not endless production, not perpetual government expansion, but the individual’s recovery of time, craft, and domestic meaning. My talk will revisit Wright’s Usonian ideal through the lens of the Walter House, exploring how its modest elegance and integration with nature point toward a future in which freedom is not found in consumption or career, but in the rediscovery of leisure, place, the pleasure of making a home, and building community.

There’s something truly special about Cedar Rock at twilight—and this season, you’re invited to experience it for yourself during our exclusive Evening Tour Series.

Join us on June 25, August 13, or September 24 for a guided exploration of this remarkable property as the sun sets and the grounds take on a peaceful, golden glow. Tours begin at 6:30 PM at the park visitor center and will include both the house and the surrounding grounds, offering a unique look at the estate in the quiet beauty of the evening.

You’ll also get to visit the stunning river pavilion, a favorite spot for soaking in views and snapping a few memorable photos—photography is encouraged! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning admirer, these evening tours provide a fresh and serene way to experience Cedar Rock.

Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation soon!

📞 Call: 319-934-3572

📧 Email: cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Cedar Rock after hours—history, architecture, and nature at their most enchanting.

There’s something truly special about Cedar Rock at twilight—and this season, you’re invited to experience it for yourself during our exclusive Evening Tour Series.

Join us on June 25, August 13, or September 24 for a guided exploration of this remarkable property as the sun sets and the grounds take on a peaceful, golden glow. Tours begin at 6:30 PM at the park visitor center and will include both the house and the surrounding grounds, offering a unique look at the estate in the quiet beauty of the evening.

You’ll also get to visit the stunning river pavilion, a favorite spot for soaking in views and snapping a few memorable photos—photography is encouraged! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning admirer, these evening tours provide a fresh and serene way to experience Cedar Rock.

Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation soon!

📞 Call: 319-934-3572

📧 Email: cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Cedar Rock after hours—history, architecture, and nature at their most enchanting.

There’s something truly special about Cedar Rock at twilight—and this season, you’re invited to experience it for yourself during our exclusive Evening Tour Series.

Join us on June 25, August 13, or September 24 for a guided exploration of this remarkable property as the sun sets and the grounds take on a peaceful, golden glow. Tours begin at 6:30 PM at the park visitor center and will include both the house and the surrounding grounds, offering a unique look at the estate in the quiet beauty of the evening.

You’ll also get to visit the stunning river pavilion, a favorite spot for soaking in views and snapping a few memorable photos—photography is encouraged! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning admirer, these evening tours provide a fresh and serene way to experience Cedar Rock.

Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation soon!

📞 Call: 319-934-3572

📧 Email: cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Cedar Rock after hours—history, architecture, and nature at their most enchanting.

Step into an evening of charm, history, and beauty at our Strawberry. Moon open house experience where you're invited to wander the grounds and explore the home at your leisure. From 6 PM to 9 PM, the property transforms into a twilight dreamscape—fairy lights twinkle, colored tree lights dance across the landscape, and the atmosphere hums with quiet magic.

Inside the house, let the melodic touch of pianist Jackie Murphy on the grand Steinway fill the rooms as you roam freely. Venture through the maids’ quarters, tool room, and river pavilion, each offering a unique glimpse into the character and history of this special place.

Outside, stroll beneath the canopy of lights or relax along the water’s edge. Whether you catch a ride on the trolley or meander in through the prairie trails, your journey will be part of the experience.

Tours begin for their 2025 season. Please call or email for reservations.

Music in the Garden Room

Jazz

Mike Conrad, Piano
Chris Merz, Sax

Cedar Rock State Park
2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd.
Independence, Iowa 50644

An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright

Nature and Frank Lloyd Wright

Joanne Hardinger, Wright on the Park

Join the Friends of Cedar Rock at the Independence Public Library for "An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright" with Joan Harbinger

For more information, email iplprograms@gmail.com, call 319-334-2470, or visit our website at: www.independenceia.org/library

This event will take place at:
Independence Public Library
805 1st Avenue East
Independence, Iowa. 50644

Music in the Garden Room

Mesa Duo

Sean Botkin, Piano
Nash Ryder, Violin

Cedar Rock State Park
2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd.
Independence, Iowa 50644

Music in the Garden Room

Iowa Composers Forum

Craig Hultgren Plays the Iowa Cello Book

Cedar Rock State Park
2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd.
Independence, Iowa 50644

Admission: Free

EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 21, 2023

Join the Friends of Cedar Rock at the Independence Public Library for "An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright" with Keiran Murphy. She is a historian of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, an author, researcher and winner of the Wright Spirit Award. During her presentation, "Taliesin: The Work of a Lifetime" she will explore her findings about Talieisin's history.

*Tickets are required and can be purchased for $10 here

For more information, email iplprograms@gmail.com, call 319-334-2470, or visit our website at: www.independenceia.org/library

"Taliesin: The Work of a Lifetime"

Keiran Murphy

Historian, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin. Author, researcher and winner of the Wright Spirit Award.

This event will take place at the:

Independence Public Library
805 1st Avenue East
Independence, Iowa. 50644

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE “WILL CALL” AT THE DOOR.