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| IL |
Peoria |
12:00 am
2 times today
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Historic Trolley Tours of Peoria Illinois
Historic Trolley Tours of Peoria Illinois
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| MA |
Boston |
12:00 am
2 times today
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Freedom Trail - Reverse Walk Into History Tour
Freedom Trail - Reverse Walk Into History Tour
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| MA |
Boston |
12:00 am
5 times today
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Freedom Trail - Walk Into History Tour
Freedom Trail - Walk Into History Tour
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| MA |
Boston |
12:00 am
2 times today
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Freedom Trail - North End Tour
Freedom Trail - North End Tour
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| AR |
Little Rock |
8:00 am
Daily event
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National Underground Railroad Conference
National Underground Railroad Conference
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| CO |
Dinosaur |
8:00 am
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Yampa River Rafting Adventure
Yampa River Rafting Adventure
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| ID |
Boise |
8:00 am
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Essential Idaho: 150 Things that Make the Gem State Unique
Essential Idaho: 150 Things that Make the Gem State Unique
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| ID |
Boise |
8:00 am
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Early Governors of Idaho 1863 to 1913
Early Governors of Idaho 1863 to 1913
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| PA |
Malvern |
8:00 am
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Paoli Battlefield - self-guided walk
Paoli Battlefield - self-guided walk
The Paoli Battlefield is open year-round, 365 days a year. Located in the Borough of Malvern in Southeastern Pennsylvania the Battlefield witnessed the infamous Paoli Massacre on September 20-21, 1777. As outlined in Thomas J. McGuire's book, Battle of Paoli:
The Battle of Paoli, also called the "Paoli Massacre," was a small, vicious battle that occurred during the American Revolution. It was fought at midnight on September 20-21, 1777. Although the battlefield is located in the present-day Borough of Malvern, it received the name due to its proximity to the Paoli Tavern, a well-known landmark in 1777.
This 44-acre historic site was preserved in 1999 through the cooperative efforts of schoolchildren, local citizens, community leaders, historical organizations, county, state, and national government leaders and agencies. The Battlefield was dedicated on September 21, 2002, the 225th anniversary of the battle, and has been preserved in its unchanged original form: woodland and farm fields.
Efforts to commemorate the battle and preserve the grave of those who died have a long history. In 1817, on the 40th anniversary of the attack, a monument was placed on the grave and a stone wall was constru...
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| CO |
Denver |
9:00 am
Daily event
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Time Travel Adventure - History Colorado Camp
Time Travel Adventure - History Colorado Camp
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| KS |
Republic |
9:00 am
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Edward S. Curtis Photographs: A Sacred Legacy
Edward S. Curtis Photographs: A Sacred Legacy
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| KS |
Topeka |
9:00 am
Daily event
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Kansas Museum of History - Formerly Known As Treece
Kansas Museum of History - Formerly Known As Treece
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| KS |
Topeka |
9:00 am
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Furnishing Kansas
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| ME |
Kennebunk |
9:00 am
Daily event
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Words of the Ocean Poetry Contest
Words of the Ocean Poetry Contest
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| NC |
New Bern |
9:00 am
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History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Days
History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Days
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Days
Ages: Grades 3 – 5
Step back into the past and experience life before iPods and the internet. During this camp, campers will explore how colonists lived in Colonial North Carolina. They’ll participate in numerous hands-on activities that will give them a taste of colonial life, including: cooking demonstrations, dress-up, games, natural history activities, and much, much more! So come join us this summer, and discover how Tryon Palace is making history fun!
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| NC |
New Bern |
9:00 am
Daily event
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History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Days
History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Days
Step back into the past and experience life before iPods and the internet. During this camp, campers will explore how colonists lived in Colonial North Carolina. They’ll participate in numerous hands-on activities that will give them a taste of colonial life, including: cooking demonstrations, dress-up, games, natural history activities, and much, much more! So come join us this summer, and discover how Tryon Palace is making history fun!
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 5
$90 per person ($60 for Council of Friends members). It pays to be a Member! Join the Council of Friends on the day or registration and receive the member discount.
Advance registration is necessary: visit www.tryonpalace.org or call 252-639-3524 for more information. Registration closes Monday, June 3. Maximum enrollment: 20, Minimum enrollment: 8
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| NE |
Lincoln |
9:00 am
Daily event
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The Best Dressed Doll in the World: Nebraska’s Own Terri Lee
The Best Dressed Doll in the World: Nebraska’s Own Terri Lee
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| NE |
Lincoln |
9:00 am
Daily event
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The Illustrator's Pencil: John Falter from Nebraska to The Saturday Evening Post
The Illustrator's Pencil: John Falter from Nebraska to The Saturday Evening Post
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| NE |
Lincoln |
9:00 am
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Nebraska's Miss America: Teresa Scanlan
Nebraska's Miss America: Teresa Scanlan
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| OH |
Wilberforce |
9:00 am
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How I Got Over
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| SD |
Pierre |
9:00 am
Daily event
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Our South Dakota: Big Land | Big Ideas | Big Heart
Our South Dakota: Big Land | Big Ideas | Big Heart
Our South Dakota: Big Land | Big Ideas | Big Heart
Location: Cultural Heritage Center, Hogen Gallery, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Time: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun. & Holidays* 1 - 4:30 p.m. CT
The exhibit examines the physical and mental landscapes of South Dakota, past and present. Explore the physical realities of our state and how these realities shape our attitudes and the communities we form. And, have a great time doing it! Come and measure yourself against a full-size replica of Washington’s nose from Mount Rushmore, see how many South Dakotas fit across the entire U.S., try your hand at typing on a manual typewriter. Come and experience Our South Dakota!
Admission: Members free; Adults $4, Seniors $3, 17 & under free (Free to all on the 1st Sunday of every month)
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society
Contact: 605-773-3458, web: history.sd.gov/Museum
* The Cultural Heritage Center is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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| VT |
Barre |
9:00 am
Daily event
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Watercolor Painting & the Unusual Hopkins
Watercolor Painting & the Unusual Hopkins
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| WA |
Tacoma |
9:00 am
Today only
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Learn More About Historic Character Interpretation
Learn More About Historic Character Interpretation
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| WI |
Madison |
9:00 am
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You Are Here: Maps and Meanings
You Are Here: Maps and Meanings
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| WI |
Madison |
9:00 am
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'Wisconsin Innovations: From the Iconic to the Unexpected'
'Wisconsin Innovations: From the Iconic to the Unexpected'
Start Date: 9/17/2011
End Date: 8/3/2013
Event Times: 9 am–4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Discover the diverse array of inventions, concepts and traditions that originated, in one way or another, in Wisconsin. You probably know about Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style architecture and Les Paul's musical innovations. Maybe you know about the Wisconsin origins of the typewriter and the snowmobile. But what about the National Weather Bureau? The supercomputer? Professional wrestling? The modern surfboard? Explore the authentic stories behind the inventions you know, and the surprising stories behind the innovations you might not expect.
The Wisconsin Historical Museum gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of the Madison Community Foundation. "Wisconsin Innovations" is also made possible by American Family Insurance; The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times; and Sentry Equipment Corporation, with additional support from Promega Corporation, Madison Gas and Electric Foundation, Ann Koski and Wisconsin Public Radio.
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| MA |
Boston |
9:30 am
Daily event
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Blue Star Museums
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| CO |
Pueblo |
10:00 am
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“Loretto 200th Jubilee Exhibit 1812-2012: Serving Denver Since 1864”~Pueblo
“Loretto 200th Jubilee Exhibit 1812-2012: Serving Denver Since 1864”~Pueblo
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| MA |
Boston |
10:00 am
Daily event
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The Object of History: 18th-Century Treasures from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical S...
The Object of History: 18th-Century Treasures from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical S...
What is the meaning of historical objects? Why are they preserved, and why have they survived? Are they valued for their associations with notable historical figures or landmark events, as objects of beauty, as the survival of relics from a distant past, or for the stories they convey? The Object of History explores these questions through the display of 18th-century portraits and objects from the Society's collections, along with rarely seen engravings, needlework, maps, weapons, furniture, clothing, scientific instruments, and silver.
Visitors can view items such as the ca. 1765 scarlet wool cloak worn by Peter Oliver, the chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; a Queen Anne-style church chair that became the property of Paul Revere, whose descendant embroidered the lion and unicorn design for the upholstered seat; and a mahogany cellaret with lead-lined interior fittings owned by Benjamin Faneuil, the brother of Boston's great benefactor Peter Faneuil.
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| MA |
Boston |
10:00 am
Daily event
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Estlin Cummings Wild West Show
Estlin Cummings Wild West Show
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| MA |
Worcester |
10:00 am
Daily event
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In Their Shirtsleeves
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| MA |
Worcester |
10:00 am
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Stories They Tell
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| MA |
Worcester |
10:00 am
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Casey At The Bat: 125 Years Later
Casey At The Bat: 125 Years Later
March 26, 2013 - August 10, 2013
“Casey at the Bat” is one of the most famous poems about baseball ever written – and it was written in Worcester! Scholars and enthusiasts have variously described it as an American classic, a masterpiece of American literature, and a national treasure. Adults and children alike have memorized, quoted, and recited it for over a century, while media outlets have re-enacted, parodied, adapted, and dissected the saga.
Now 125 years after it was first published, a few questions remain. Where is Mudville? Was Ernest Thayer influenced by his Worcester roots? Why is it so popular? Most importantly, who was Casey?
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| MD |
Baltimore |
10:00 am
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Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy
Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy
Socialite and landowner Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte was an important female figure in 1812 society
Presented by the Von Hess Foundation
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte was one of the femme fatales of the War of 1812 generation, setting the gossipmongers atwitter with her revealing empire dresses at society events. Her marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger brother Jerome became an international drama. Even at ninety-four, Elizabeth was still making news as one of America’s richest women. As the official keeper of Elizabeth’s memory, The Maryland Historical Society is launching a major new exhibition, entitled “Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and the Quest for an Imperial Legacy” that will open on June 9, 2013.
The exhibition illustrates the ‘two worlds’ of France and America that Elizabeth inhabited and showcases her pearl and garnet tiara, silver, porcelain, paintings, textiles, jewelry, manuscripts, furniture and one of her "scandalous" dresses in the French-style. Curator-led tours will be offered on Sunday, June 9th at 1pm and 3pm, and on Thursday, June 20th at 6pm.
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| ME |
Kennebunk |
10:00 am
Daily event
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From the Kennebunks to Appomattox: The Civil War at Home and Away
From the Kennebunks to Appomattox: The Civil War at Home and Away
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| ME |
Kennebunk |
10:00 am
Daily event
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The Maritime Heritage of the Kennebunks
The Maritime Heritage of the Kennebunks
The Brick Store Museum presents the maritime heritage of the region through marine art, artifacts, and archival material. This show will include recently conserved pieces of art, artifacts from ships and shipyards, and ship's logs and personal letters from those sailing overseas in the 19th Century.
Featured topics of the exhibition include foreign trade, specific ship histories, stories from Kennebunk voyages, biographies of ship captains and their families, and items brought back from abroad. Visitors can expect to discover new and untold stories, interactive experiences within the exhibition, and a wide array of ships portraits from various artists around the world.
This show will run through September 14, 2013. Weekly events and programs will be presented by the Brick Store Museum and its partner, the Kennebunk Free Library. Please see other events on the History List, or visit the Brick Store Museum's website to learn more!
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| MN |
Minneapolis |
10:00 am
Daily event
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We Are Still Here: Photographs of the American Indian Movement
We Are Still Here: Photographs of the American Indian Movement
A public reception will open an exhibit of photographs by Dick Bancroft, whose work is featured in the new book, " We Are Still Here: A History of the American Indian Movement in Photographs" (MHS Press, May 2013.)
The American Indian Movement, founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, burst into that turbulent time with passion, anger and radical acts of resistance. Spurred by the Civil Rights movement, Native people began to protest the decades—centuries—of corruption, racism and abuse they had endured. They argued for political, social, and cultural change and they got attention. The photographs of activist Dick Bancroft, a key documentarian of AIM, provide a stunningly intimate view of this major piece of American history from 1970 to 1981. The unofficial photographer of AIM since 1970, Bancroft joined them for key events such as the takeovers of federal buildings, the founding of survival schools in the Twin Cities, the Wounded Knee trials, The Longest Walk of Survival and bringing American Indian voices to the United Nations. The exhibit will include photographs from the book and as well as unpublished images.
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| MN |
St. Paul |
10:00 am
Daily event
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Fort Snelling Perspectives: Change Over Time
Fort Snelling Perspectives: Change Over Time
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| NC |
Winston-Salem |
10:00 am
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Salem Sleuth Summer Camp Program for Groups
Salem Sleuth Summer Camp Program for Groups
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| OH |
Columbus |
10:00 am
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Faces of Appalachia: Photographs by Albert Ewing
Faces of Appalachia: Photographs by Albert Ewing
In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society acquired a collection of over 5,000 glass plate negatives taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing (1870-1934). Faces of Appalachia is the first-ever exhibit of his work. A remarkable documentation of Appalachian life along the Ohio River in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Ewing's photographs preserve a sense of place for the region. Ewing lived in Lowell, Ohio, a community on the Muskingum River north of Marietta, and worked primarily in West Virginia and along the Ohio River. In addition to portraits, he captured the built environment of the communities in which he worked, including homes, farms, businesses and schools. See a selection of his photographs displayed with examples of the original glass plate negatives and cameras from the time period. Even though the names of most of Ewing's subjects have been lost, his work brings their stories to life.
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| OK |
Oklahoma City |
10:00 am
Daily event
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Crumbo Spirit Talk: The Art of Woody Crumbo and His Children
Crumbo Spirit Talk: The Art of Woody Crumbo and His Children
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| OK |
Oklahoma City |
10:00 am
Daily event
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Reigns Supreme: The Little Black Dress
Reigns Supreme: The Little Black Dress
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| OK |
Oklahoma City |
10:00 am
Daily event
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Oklahoma at the Movies Exhibit
Oklahoma at the Movies Exhibit
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| OR |
Portland |
10:00 am
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Windows on America: The Challenges of Presidential Leadership
Windows on America: The Challenges of Presidential Leadership
This summer, the Oregon History Museum is proud to showcase a world-class collection of presidential history, never before on public display. Carefully acquired over more than fifty years, the Mark Family Collection, consisting of over 100 artifacts and documents, focuses on American presidential leadership and major turning points in the history of the United States. Inspired by the ways in which these great leaders communicated their views, persuaded and cajoled others, and responded to crisis, the collection consists of documents, images, and objects that gives unique perspective to more than two centuries of American history. This exhibition, opening to the public on June 15, 2013, opens windows into the hearts, minds, and councils of the most influential leaders of our nation.
The treasures in this exhibit rival the Smithsonian collections. Beginning with a letter from George Washington, the exhibit is graced by the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedy. The compelling content leaps from everyday personal possessions and letters to iconic i...
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| PA |
Philadelphia |
10:00 am
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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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| RI |
Bristol |
10:00 am
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“Junk from the Trunk; Star Quality”
“Junk from the Trunk; Star Quality”
Exhibit at Linden Place Features Theatrical and Personal Memorabilia of Legendary Actress, Ethel Barrymore and her Family Dating from 1800-1960’s.
Linden Place Museum is once again hosting “Junk from the Trunk”, a rotating exhibit of DeWolf and Colt family memorabilia, throughout the museum’s 2013 tour season. These displays from the museum’s own collection will introduce visitors to research, artifacts, photographs, and documents, giving a whole new perspective on the history of this fascinating Bristol family.
Linden Place is currently offering an encore presentation of its exhibit "Star Quality", a widely popular exhibit originally offered in August, 2012. This must-see display for any movie or history buff includes photographs and theater memorabilia from Ethel Barrymore’s early days in theater and those of her brothers John and Lionel Barrymore.
Ethel Barrymore was a highly regarded stage actress in New York City and a major Broadway and film performer. Barrymore was an Oscar award winner for best supporting actress. She married Russell Colt, grandson of George DeWolf who built Linden Place, in 1909 and had three children with him.
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