September 18 | Cedar Rapids | Vaclav Havel Place Dedication
Jun 4
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Cedar Rapids
Fri 18th September 2026
Havel’s Place is a memorial dedicated to Václav Havel, the first president of the Czech Republic. It comprises two chairs linked by a round table with a tree growing through its center. The installation of Havel’s Places is a worldwide project initiated by the Czech ambassador to the US, Petr Gandalovič, and the architect and designer Bořek Šípek. The aim of the project is to create a network of places in public spaces that can contribute to meeting and the holding of genuine dialogue — places where it will be possible to hold discussions and reflect in the spirit of the ideals and philosophy of Václav Havel.
Event organized by: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
