{"id":21487,"date":"2015-10-29T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T11:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21487"},"modified":"2015-10-29T00:58:22","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T05:58:22","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2015-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/10\/29\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2015-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 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 November at the Museum are:Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination, Surroundings: The Art of Frank Baggett, Elizabeth Sanford: Inside the Understory, and The Children\u2019s Room: Art & Craft Supplies.<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/a>

Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection<\/strong>
\nOctober 9th \u2013 January 31st<\/p>\n

\"Patterns<\/a>

Patterns of History<\/p><\/div>\n

Quilts became a popular bed cover in the early 19th century when the power loom was introduced to the United States in 1814. See a variety of quilts out of the past from the museum collection. Sponsored in part by Legends Bank<\/p>\n

Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination<\/strong>
\nNovember 3rd \u2013 January 10th<\/p>\n

Thomas Spake creates hand blown glass that is unique and contemporary. Drawing inspiration from the earth, air, and sea, his work incorporates the key design elements of texture, color, pattern, light, and motion.<\/p>\n

Surroundings: The Art of Frank Baggett<\/strong>
\nNovember 3rd \u2013 January 10th<\/p>\n

Artist Frank Baggett is a Tennessean and is known nationally as a successful landscape and wildlife artist with over 40 years of experience. The love of the outdoors drew Frank into \u201cen plein air\u201d (painting outdoors on sight) and many of his works capture a moment in time when the lighting was \u201cjust right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Sanford: Inside the Understory<\/strong>
\nNovember 3rd \u2013 November 29th<\/p>\n

\"Sanford:<\/a>

Sanford: Reshaping the Shadows – Looking for Signs<\/p><\/div>\n

Nashville artist Elizabeth Sanford tells visual fairy tales with watercolor sculptures. Her stories take place in between worlds, where the suburbs meet the remains of the forest. Sponsored in part by Nashville Arts Magazine.<\/p>\n

Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis<\/strong>
\nOctober 6th \u2013 November 29th<\/p>\n

\"Celebrating<\/a>

Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis<\/p><\/div>\n

Celebrate 95 years of history and artifacts of the Kiwanis in Clarksville.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

First Thursday Art Walk & Winter Open House<\/strong>
\nThursday, November 5th, 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/p>\n

Enjoy new exhibits and free admission at the museum from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm. Receive an extra 15% off on all purchases at Seasons: The Museum Store as part of their Winter Open House during the Art Walk.<\/p>\n

Conversations with Ms. Sue and Spencer<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 4th \u2013 Trees & Leaves
\nNovember 12th \u2013 Quilts & Blankies (Bring yours if you would like.)
\nNovember 18th \u2013 Little Wind-up Toys
\n10 \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Please join Spencer and Ms. Sue anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am for fun things to make, do, and talk about. Ms. Sue and Spencer will run the trains for you from 10:00am \u2013 10:20am.<\/p>\n

Family Day: Happy Birthday, Robert Fulton!<\/strong>
\nSunday, November 14th, 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Robert Fulton (1765 \u2013 1815) was an American engineer who is credited with the development of the first successful commercial steamboat. He painted portraits and drew landscapes, and also designed the first practical submarine for Napoleon Bonaparte. Join us in the Children\u2019s Room as we celebrate the contributions of this American inventor and look at the history of steamboats in Clarksville. There will be things to make and things to do.<\/p>\n

The Children\u2019s Room: Art & Craft Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Children\u2019s Room provides children, as well as adults, the opportunity to make, design, draw, build, pretend, and read according to their interests and abilities. Look for each week\u2019s \u201cTry This\u201d art idea, posted on the wall above the table of craft supplies.<\/p>\n

[320left]Many thanks to the generous member who donated several boxes of craft supplies last month! You, too, can help out by bringing your empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes to the museum when you come to visit. These items are in high demand by our young artists!<\/p>\n

Guided Group Art Activities and Mini-Tours are available Tuesday \u2013 Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm for groups of 10 \u2013 30 children and adults. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. There is no charge for museum members. Group discounts are available for non-members.<\/p>\n

The Picture Book Club: \u201cIt\u2019s as Easy as 1, 2, 3, A, B, C\u201d<\/strong>
\nMonday, November 2nd, 9:30am \u2013 10:45am<\/p>\n

For adults only \u2013 enter at the parking lot staff door. Bring a book; bring a friend.<\/p>\n

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

The museum will be closed Monday, November 9th for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 26th for Thanksgiving 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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