Tonight the Museum is celebrating our 65th anniversary with a dinner and speaker. Doug Lucas from The Timken Company will discuss Wind Energy -- a timely topic for us with the installation of our wind turbine a few months ago, and the opening of Green Revolution in the Keller Gallery in a few weeks!
We have come so far since our humble beginnings in 1946! Back then, we didn't have a building or a staff. Just some history-minded people who wanted to preserve Stark County's past for the future.
In 1963 we opened our current building, which made a huge difference for our organization. Over the years, we have expanded it to add a larger library, the Street of Shops and a science wing that would later become Discover World.
And we have YOU to thank!
This community has been so wonderful to our Museum over the years. You come to our events, buy memberships, and donate your time, talents, money and precious heirlooms to us. We couldn't be more proud of what we do as we mark this important occasion!
Even after 65 years, we still have a lot more planned for you. Exhibits, events, programs and much, much more.
Here's to another 65 years!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
2011 Best of Stark County Awards!
Time is going by so fast, I can hardly believe I've let so much time pass since my last blog post!
Yesterday the museum was honored with two awards from the CVB -- Best Historic Site (for the Monument) and Best Museum! We are thrilled with the honor. We have won Best Museum three times since the awards were started in 2007, and we are so very thankful for all of the people that voted for us! When you know you have the support of your community, it makes our job so satisfying!
Celebrate the Sixties in still on view in the Keller Gallery until June 5. We are busily preparing for Green Revolution, which opens on Friday June 17. This is going to be like nothing we've every hosted in the Keller Gallery! We hope to see you for the free exhibition opening on June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
We are in the middle of the "busy season" with end of the year school field trips. Friday May 13 was our busiest day of the year with 300 students in the building! The kids were all fantastic and everything went very well for that number of people. Except the downpour in the afternoon that drenched a class who was heading down from the Monument! But alas, we cannot control the weather, can we? (If we could, we would have stopped all this rain weeks ago!)
My work computer continues to make it difficult for me to post on the blog, which is part of the reason I haven't posted as much this year. I will try to make my posts more regular. I've always loved this blog and have missed writing every week!
If you have a Facebook account, please "like" us -- we post daily, including a Historic Photo of the Week from our extensive archival collection.
Yesterday the museum was honored with two awards from the CVB -- Best Historic Site (for the Monument) and Best Museum! We are thrilled with the honor. We have won Best Museum three times since the awards were started in 2007, and we are so very thankful for all of the people that voted for us! When you know you have the support of your community, it makes our job so satisfying!
Celebrate the Sixties in still on view in the Keller Gallery until June 5. We are busily preparing for Green Revolution, which opens on Friday June 17. This is going to be like nothing we've every hosted in the Keller Gallery! We hope to see you for the free exhibition opening on June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
We are in the middle of the "busy season" with end of the year school field trips. Friday May 13 was our busiest day of the year with 300 students in the building! The kids were all fantastic and everything went very well for that number of people. Except the downpour in the afternoon that drenched a class who was heading down from the Monument! But alas, we cannot control the weather, can we? (If we could, we would have stopped all this rain weeks ago!)
My work computer continues to make it difficult for me to post on the blog, which is part of the reason I haven't posted as much this year. I will try to make my posts more regular. I've always loved this blog and have missed writing every week!
If you have a Facebook account, please "like" us -- we post daily, including a Historic Photo of the Week from our extensive archival collection.
Monday, March 7, 2011
What people are saying about the '60s exhibit!
I just went up to the Keller Gallery to check out the guest book for the "Celebrate the Sixties" exhibit. We're getting some GREAT comments!
Here's what people are saying:
"It was great to go back in time -- you have done a great job with the displays."
"This is a slam dunk!"
"What a professional work of art to display the Sixties!"
"I learned that my mom gets very nostalgic."
"Unbelievable that fashions of the 60s are now back in fashion."
"Groovy! I remember most of these items and music!"
"Thank you for the memories."
"I really loved the 60s exhibit. It brought back a lot of good memories."
"Very nice. You have captured the decade."
"My 3 year old enjoyed the record player and the real car!"
"We loved it! The commercials, the outfits, the toys, everything!"
If you haven't made it in to see the exhibit, it will be on view through Sunday June 5. We hope to see you soon!
Here's what people are saying:
"It was great to go back in time -- you have done a great job with the displays."
"This is a slam dunk!"
"What a professional work of art to display the Sixties!"
"I learned that my mom gets very nostalgic."
"Unbelievable that fashions of the 60s are now back in fashion."
"Groovy! I remember most of these items and music!"
"Thank you for the memories."
"I really loved the 60s exhibit. It brought back a lot of good memories."
"Very nice. You have captured the decade."
"My 3 year old enjoyed the record player and the real car!"
"We loved it! The commercials, the outfits, the toys, everything!"
If you haven't made it in to see the exhibit, it will be on view through Sunday June 5. We hope to see you soon!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Moving the 442
The 442 arrived safe and sound this morning! Oscar's Towing did an excellent job bring it in.
It will be on display in Celebrate the Sixties in the Keller Gallery from February 18 to June 5!
It will be on display in Celebrate the Sixties in the Keller Gallery from February 18 to June 5!
Celebrate the Sixties!
The White House Garden closed this past weekend, and we're feverishly working on Celebrate the Sixties! It opens TWO WEEKS from tonight!
With the snow days, it put a us a bit behind schedule, but we had an extra week built into this installation "just in case." So it will be ready.
Chris is en route with his 1969 Olds 442 convertible as I type. It will be featured in the exhibit, because the 1960s were the golden age of muscle cars! Other artifacts include Barbie, prom dresses, an above-the-knee wedding dress, Batman memorabilia, household items, and much more!
If you'd like to come to the opening, give us a call. Reservations aren't mandatory, but we like to get an idea of how many people will be there. The opening is February 18 from 6 to 8 PM. It is free and open to the public. Call 330-455-7043.
I'm about to go into collection storage to pull our Penny Brite doll!!!
With the snow days, it put a us a bit behind schedule, but we had an extra week built into this installation "just in case." So it will be ready.
Chris is en route with his 1969 Olds 442 convertible as I type. It will be featured in the exhibit, because the 1960s were the golden age of muscle cars! Other artifacts include Barbie, prom dresses, an above-the-knee wedding dress, Batman memorabilia, household items, and much more!
If you'd like to come to the opening, give us a call. Reservations aren't mandatory, but we like to get an idea of how many people will be there. The opening is February 18 from 6 to 8 PM. It is free and open to the public. Call 330-455-7043.
I'm about to go into collection storage to pull our Penny Brite doll!!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
I need a 1960s men's dress shirt!!
Do you have one to loan? I'd love to talk to you ASAP!
Call me at 330-455-7043!
Call me at 330-455-7043!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Happy 2011!!
Wow, it has been way too long since I've blogged! I don't forsee a solution to the hijacking nonsense that has happened to my computer, so it remains difficult to post from work. And no photos will upload either. :-(
We have been updating our Facebook page almost daily, so stop over if you're on FB!
We've got so many great things planned in the coming months. It's going to be a great year!
Don't miss our next Soup at Six: "Moving the President" next Thursday night (1/20). Pre-paid reservations are required. McKinley Day is January 29 -- actually the President's birthday this year -- which is free for members and special admission rate of $5 for everyone else. The White House Gardens closes in the Keller Gallery on Sunday January 30. IF you haven't seen it yet, you've got a few more weeks left.
Right now I am knee-deep in 1960s research for "Celebrate the Sixties!" which opens in the Keller Gallery on February 18. I'm also simultaneously working on the Bridal Show and McKinley Day (I'm in charge of that event). So my department is HOPPING right now!
On a personal note, I began teaching museum studies at Mt Union yesterday and had a fantastic time! The students are great and seem to be quite interested and curious about museum work. All of them had a list of museums they had been do in the past which was also great. I'm really excited for this opportunity to share my excitement about the field with them!
I also wanted to share the upcoming exhibits we have planned in the Keller Gallery for 2011 and beyond:
Celebrating the Sixties!
February 18 - June 5, 2011
Remember this tumultuous decade with funky clothing, hats, purses and more! We'll explore the fads, the headlines and the social movements that shaped the 1960s.
Green Revolution
June 17 - November 6, 2011
Green Revolution focuses on major themes of waste, energy, green pioneers, gardening and composting, green construction, and our carbon footprint. The Smithsonian provides venues with design plans which are built locally from recycled and repurposed materials. Great for families!
Unwrapping the Holidays: The History and Traditions of the Yuletide Season
November 17, 2011 - January 29, 2012
(The exhibit opening will be held Thursday night in conjunction with Soup at Six)
This delightful holiday exhibit explores the history behind some of our most cherished traditions and symbols of the holiday season. Unwrapping the Holidays looks at Hanukkah traditions, the meaning behind Kwanzaa, the Christmas tree, candy canes, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, gingerbread houses, and of course -- Santa Claus!
Future bookings in the Keller Gallery include:
A trio of White House Historical Association exhibitions:
White House Horses; The West Wing; and James Hoban: White House Architect
May - October 2013
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight
February - April 2014
The dreams of flight, freedom, and the view from above inspired by the Wright brothers were not segregated, but for almost 50 years after they took to the skies, the paths to the training and expertise necessary to become a pilot were. This Smithsonian traveling exhibition explores significant figures, events, and themes associated with African Americans in aviation and aerospace history.
Peanuts...Naturally
May - August 2014
Charles Schulz touched on many aspects of the natural world during the nearly 50 years he
created the Peanuts comic strip (October 1950 to February 2000). During the 1950s and
1960s, Schulz*s characters explored aspects of the natural world with wonder and
delight, and their cockamamie understanding of the world around them afforded
many opportunities to introduce readers of the strip to
fun facts about the natural world.
We have been updating our Facebook page almost daily, so stop over if you're on FB!
We've got so many great things planned in the coming months. It's going to be a great year!
Don't miss our next Soup at Six: "Moving the President" next Thursday night (1/20). Pre-paid reservations are required. McKinley Day is January 29 -- actually the President's birthday this year -- which is free for members and special admission rate of $5 for everyone else. The White House Gardens closes in the Keller Gallery on Sunday January 30. IF you haven't seen it yet, you've got a few more weeks left.
Right now I am knee-deep in 1960s research for "Celebrate the Sixties!" which opens in the Keller Gallery on February 18. I'm also simultaneously working on the Bridal Show and McKinley Day (I'm in charge of that event). So my department is HOPPING right now!
On a personal note, I began teaching museum studies at Mt Union yesterday and had a fantastic time! The students are great and seem to be quite interested and curious about museum work. All of them had a list of museums they had been do in the past which was also great. I'm really excited for this opportunity to share my excitement about the field with them!
I also wanted to share the upcoming exhibits we have planned in the Keller Gallery for 2011 and beyond:
Celebrating the Sixties!
February 18 - June 5, 2011
Remember this tumultuous decade with funky clothing, hats, purses and more! We'll explore the fads, the headlines and the social movements that shaped the 1960s.
Green Revolution
June 17 - November 6, 2011
Green Revolution focuses on major themes of waste, energy, green pioneers, gardening and composting, green construction, and our carbon footprint. The Smithsonian provides venues with design plans which are built locally from recycled and repurposed materials. Great for families!
Unwrapping the Holidays: The History and Traditions of the Yuletide Season
November 17, 2011 - January 29, 2012
(The exhibit opening will be held Thursday night in conjunction with Soup at Six)
This delightful holiday exhibit explores the history behind some of our most cherished traditions and symbols of the holiday season. Unwrapping the Holidays looks at Hanukkah traditions, the meaning behind Kwanzaa, the Christmas tree, candy canes, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, gingerbread houses, and of course -- Santa Claus!
Future bookings in the Keller Gallery include:
A trio of White House Historical Association exhibitions:
White House Horses; The West Wing; and James Hoban: White House Architect
May - October 2013
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight
February - April 2014
The dreams of flight, freedom, and the view from above inspired by the Wright brothers were not segregated, but for almost 50 years after they took to the skies, the paths to the training and expertise necessary to become a pilot were. This Smithsonian traveling exhibition explores significant figures, events, and themes associated with African Americans in aviation and aerospace history.
Peanuts...Naturally
May - August 2014
Charles Schulz touched on many aspects of the natural world during the nearly 50 years he
created the Peanuts comic strip (October 1950 to February 2000). During the 1950s and
1960s, Schulz*s characters explored aspects of the natural world with wonder and
delight, and their cockamamie understanding of the world around them afforded
many opportunities to introduce readers of the strip to
fun facts about the natural world.
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