# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: On July 4, 1876, torrential rains caused a dam on Catfish Creek to fail, unleashing a flood that destroyed Rockdale near Dubuque. It became Iowa’s deadliest forgotten disaster. Using art, photos, and heirlooms, historians reconstruct the tragedy.

Light refreshments will be served.

Cost: 
Members: Free
Non-Members: $10

Please RSVP by June, 25, 2026

Register at https://www.rivermuseum.org/events/museum-xtra-study-rockdale-flood-1876
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/museum-xtra-a-study-of-the-rockdale-flood-1876/200030248173644
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubuque
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
- **lat**: 42.49649
- **long**: -90.6611
- **full address**: 350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876 being held?
  - **A:** Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876 takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876?
  - **A:** Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876 is organized by National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Museum Xtra: A Study of the Rockdale Flood, 1876 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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