{"id":20743,"date":"2015-06-29T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=20743"},"modified":"2015-06-29T04:06:51","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T09:06:51","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-july-2015-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/06\/29\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-july-2015-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum July 2015 Exhibits and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.<\/p>\n

Some of the events in June at the Museum are: Clarence Cameron White, Norman Rockwell: The Man Behind the Canvas, In the Footsteps of Alvin York and Family Day.<\/p>\n

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In the Footsteps of Alvin York<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Clarence Cameron White<\/strong>
\nJune 1st \u2013 July 31st<\/p>\n

Clarence Cameron White was an African-American music composer and violinist born in Clarksville, TN in 1880. This exhibit in our lobby features various artifacts from his life.<\/p>\n

Norman Rockwell: The Man Behind the Canvas<\/strong>
\nThrough August 23rd<\/p>\n

This exhibit features original, candid photographs of America\u2019s iconic illustrator Norman Rockwell. From the Charles and Joy Flint Collection. Exhibit sponsored in part by Clarksville Dental Center.<\/p>\n

pu-ri-na kaleidoscope: luciana ja\u2019 vonne<\/strong>
\nJuly 1st \u2013 30th<\/p>\n

This Exhibit Sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine<\/p>\n

In the Footsteps of Alvin York<\/strong>
\nJuly 9th \u2013 September 28th<\/p>\n

Sponsored in part by Nanette Morford Allstate Agency.<\/p>\n

Activities:<\/h3>\n

July First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nJuly 2nd, 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/p>\n

Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on July 2nd. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm.<\/p>\n

\u201cStory Time with Ms. Sue\u201d<\/strong>
\nJuly 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 11:00am \u2013 11:20am<\/p>\n

Join us as we learn about illustrators and their styles while listening to wonderful stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s Find\u201d<\/strong>
\nJuly 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 31st, 11:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n

This activity explores exhibits through specific topics and includes a story and a craft.<\/p>\n

Family Day \u2013 \u201cThere\u2019s Something Fishy Going on!\u201d<\/strong>
\nJuly 12th, 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Stop in the Children\u2019s Room to have your picture taken with a four-foot salmon, create your own \u201criver monster\u201d, find out what a paddle fish is, and see a picture of the fish that walks on land.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Room Theme: \u201cAll Along the River\u201d<\/strong>
\nOpen Daily 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Get your membership\u2019s worth: visit the museum often and enjoy activities that change during the month. Activities in July focus on life in and along the river.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet Me Show You Something\u201d<\/strong>
\nTuesdays in July, 11:00am \u2013 11:20am
\nWednesdays in July, 2:30pm \u2013 2:50pm<\/p>\n

Join Ms. Sue for these mini, topical tours for parents and children of all ages. Topics change weekly.<\/p>\n

All activities are free with your museum membership or paid admission. For more information, contact Ms. Sue at 931.648.5780 or sue@customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The museum will be closed Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum.<\/p>\n

With over 35,000 square feet of the region\u2019s best hands-on activities and special events\u2026people of all ages agree \u2013 the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!<\/p>\n

The Explorer\u2019s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice\u2019s Attic, McGregor\u2019s Market and kitchen, and of course \u2013 the Bubble Cave! Finally, get \u201call aboard\u201d to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers \u201cride the rails\u201d every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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