NCMC Events From Around the State… June 17, 2013

1). A Special Invitation from the North Carolina Humanities Council: Host Smithsonian Institution's Hometown Teams in 2015.  The North Carolina Humanities Council and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service are pleased to announce “Hometown Teams” — an exciting Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition to tour North Carolina beginning in February 2015. Rural NC museums, libraries, historic sites, and historical societies are invited to apply as host sites by July 10, 2013. Sites will be determined by the end of September 2013. “Hometown Teams” is comprised of six content sections and an introduction; it requires 900 square feet of floor space, a ceiling height of 8.5 feet, and access to electrical outlets. More information, including the request for proposals is available at www.nchumanities.org.  Questions about “Hometown Teams”? Contact the North Carolina Humanities Council Program Director Darrell Stover at dstover@nchumanities.org or 336.334.5723.

 

2). Discovery Place will focus on marine animals this June in the their “Explore More Life Lab”.  Splash into a special exploration of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sireans, polar bears and more, and learn about the ways these creatures eat and survive. On Saturdays in June at 11:00 a.m., learn about ocean animals through comparative anatomy dissections in “Dissection Connection”.

 

3). North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort presents “Horses, Hiking and History”! Come find out what makes Shackleford Banks such a unique barrier island, from the early settlers and whaling villages to tales of Blackbeard the pirate and wild horses that roam the sandy beaches. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will guide participants on a hike in this designated wilderness area managed by the National Park Service. Wednesday, June 19^th, pre-registration is required, (252) 728-7318.

 

4). Asheville Art Museum opens a new exhibition, Legacy: The Emily Fisher Landau Collection, on Saturday, June 15^th. The exhibition features a selection of art works from a historic gift pledged to the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2010 by longtime trustee Emily Fisher Landau.  The exhibition will be celebrated with an Opening Reception on Saturday, July 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the North Wing of the Asheville Art Museum.

 

5). Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art will make available for viewing a unique photo exhibit which highlights the work of 80 up-and-coming talents from 30 countries  on Friday, June 21^st. “ReGeneration@: Tomorrow’s Photographer’s Today” showcases young practitioners focusing on major themes as diverse as the urban environment, globalization, identity and memory, as well as their hybrid techniques, which allow them to explore as never before the distinction between reality and fiction.  The show runs through September 15^th. 

 

6). High Point Museum on Saturday, June 22^nd form 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. will be doing a special program on Early American Dancing & Courting Rituals in the Historical Park.  Come try out some popular country dances of the late 18^th and early 19^th century. No experience necessary! You’ll also learn about courting rituals of the time. All ages welcome. Make a fan to take home. $1 per fan. Drop-in.

 

7). Hands On! the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, presents “Animal Tracks & Fish Prints” on Tuesday, June 25^th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. Learn about animals by creating track molds and fish prints. $16 non-members / $10 members. Limited spaces & must be registered to attend. Sponsored by Etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital.

 

8). Joel Lane Museum House will sponsor its 23^nd Annual Historic Independence Day Open House—An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration – on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 11 am to 4 p.m.  The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will be available to answer your questions. On the grounds, re-enactors will demonstrate various aspects of colonial life, and visitors will be able to participate in hands-on activities such as writing with a quill pen or making rag dolls. There will be old-fashioned crafts and games for the children and free lemonade for all. The garden in its full summer glory will be on view, and herbs and trees will be for sale. In addition to outdoor activities, the circa 1770 plantation manor house, the 1790 “kitchen” building, and the Visitors Center and Museum Shop will be open. For more information, visit the Joel Lane Museum House website at www.joellane.org, call (919) 833-3431 or e-mail joellane@bellsouth.net.

 

9). Charlotte Museum of History - Huzzah! Revolution is in the air! Join us Saturday, July 6^th from 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. for a special program throughout the Alexander Homesite and learn about Charlotte’s revolutionary past! Talk of liberty and revolution abounds! Hezekiah Alexander discusses the radical actions of the local men, who declared that they were no longer under the rule of Great Britain with the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Speak with a Colonial woman on her thoughts on weaving homespun and the possibility of war. Tours are offered from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and last about an hour. Parking is available in the lot at 3500 Shamrock Drive. Tours begin at the American Freedom Bell behind the main building. General Admission is $5, with children under 4 free. We hope to see you there!

 

10). Smith-McDowell House announces Crafty Historian Event for Children on Saturday, July 20^th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the museum.  This month's event features the Little House on the Prairie theme with a crafty activity.  Older children may make a braided rug and younger children will make a small doll.  The "Crafty Historian", Museum Education Coordinator Lisa Whitfield, says "The braided rug takes a little fine motor coordination and include needle and thread as well as braiding skills. The small doll is made with yarn and only requires the ability to tie a knot!" The fee for this event is $3 for anyone making a craft. Reservations are required so that there will be enough supplies for everyone. Call 828-253-9231 or email education@wnchistory.org.