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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum July 2016 Exhibits and Activities
Some of the events in July at the Museum are: Portraits of William Stamms Shackelford, Carol LeBaron: Life Source, Taking a Look at Cave Johnson, Amy Chase: Rediscovered Relationships, Art & Lunch: Carol LeBaron, Children’s Summer Camp: Explorers’ Camp, and Picasso Portraits. ExhibitsWorking the Spirit Close to Home: The Portraits of William Stamms Shackelford This gathering of 19th century paintings by William Stamms Schackelford showcases his unique depictions of various people, including portraits of the Clarksville Shackelford family. Sponsored in part by Tennessee State Museum and Austin Peay Department of Art & Design. Carol LeBaron: Life Source Tennessee artist Carol LeBaron’s fine art textiles transform remembered light to imagery, collecting fragments from both the landscape of her remembered experience and observation of natural forms. Cumberland River – An American Legacy This series of plein air paintings by Larry Richardson explore the Cumberland River. Sponsored in part by Legends Bank. Taking a Look at Cave Johnson Take a closer look at the life of Clarksvillian Cave Johnson. Johnson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1828, and later served as president of the Bank of Tennessee from 1854 to 1860. He was also a close friend and advisor to James K. Polk during his successful presidential campaign. Amy Chase: Rediscovered Relationships Leisure Time This exhibit explores the theme of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor leisure activities in the area with objects from the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s permanent collection. ActivitiesArt & Lunch: Carol LeBaron Join artist Carol Lebaron as she discusses her textile work in the exhibit Carol LeBaron: Life Source. Admission is free. Children’s Summer Camp: Explorers’ Camp Explorers’ Camp is a half-day summer camp filled with exciting and educational activities for children ages 7-10. Each day our education staff will provide several exciting activities on a variety of themes combined with tours of the museum. All camp activities are a fun blend of science, engineering, art and history, allowing kids to explore, learn, create, and play! Children must be registered in advance to attend Explorers’ Camp. Reserve your child’s spot now before they’re all gone! Registration opens June 1st. Cost is $40.00 for Museum Members and $50.00 for non-members, due at time of registration. For more information, contact Chrysalis Cantrell at 931-648-5780 or The Art Lab: Art for All Ages July 6th: Pinwheels July 20th: Picasso Portraits July 27th: Bubble Science Family Free Day: A Tree is Nice Discover the wonder of the tree as seen through the eyes of the artist. Please join us in the Children’s Art Room for a day of tree-making. Admission is free at the museum all day from 10:00am – 5:00pm as part of our Second Saturday Free Day. The Children’s Art Room is Open Daily! July’s art activities are inspired by illustrators and their picture books. Ms. Sue will frequently visit the Children’s Art Room to show children more of her large collection of picture books and some of the unusual objects she collects. All activities are free with your museum membership. Non-members pay regular admission fees. For more information contact Ms. Sue at or 931.648.5780. ClosingsThe Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. About the Customs House Museum
With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events…people of all ages agree – the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop! The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market and kitchen, and of course – the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Senior Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free. The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org SectionsEventsTopicsAPSU Department of Art and Design, Carol LeBaron, Cave Johnson, Clarksville TN, Cumberland River, Customs House Museum, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, Downtown Clarksville, Family Day, Independence Day, James K. Polk, July 4th, Kentucky, Larry Richardson, Legends Bank, South Second Street, Tennessee State Museum, U.S. House of Representatives |
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