{"id":21670,"date":"2015-12-01T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21670"},"modified":"2015-12-01T00:56:43","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T06:56:43","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2015-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/12\/01\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2015-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 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, and Surroundings: The Art of Frank Baggett.<\/p>\n

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The Art of Frank Baggett<\/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

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

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Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination<\/p><\/div>\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. Exhibit sponsored in part by National Endowment for the Arts.<\/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

William Buffett: A New Simplicity<\/strong>
\nDecember 1st \u2013 January 3rd<\/p>\n

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William Buffett – The Red Carnation<\/p><\/div>\n

A graduate of The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, William Buffett is known for his tropical townscapes, featuring palm trees and glimpses of the ocean. The painting of jazz musicians is his true passion and he seems to capture the sound of the music in his dynamic paintings. He is now a resident of Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

Noel Night<\/strong>
\nThursday, December 3rd, 5:00pm \u2013 7:00pm<\/p>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Seasons: The Museum Store has something for everyone on your list! Find a unique gift for the holiday season with our selection of local art and hand-made items. Enjoy special sales, light refreshments, holiday music, and free gift wrapping while mingling with some of our local artists and authors at Noel Night. Wear your favorite holiday sweater and receive an extra 10% off your purchase!<\/p>\n

Art & Lunch Event: Thomas Spake: Glass Artist<\/strong>
\nTuesday, December 8th, 12:15pm\u201412:45pm<\/p>\n

Free Admission; bagged lunches welcome.
\nJoin us as artist Thomas Spake discusses his glasswork technique. Program is in conjunction with the exhibit Fragile Illumination, now on display through January 10th.<\/p>\n

Weekday Activities with Ms. Sue: \u201cAll I Want for Christmas Is a Model Train\u201d<\/strong>
\n[320right]December 2nd, 10th, 16th, 30th, & 31st<\/p>\n

Each day features a different train-related topic. The model trains run 10:00am \u2013 10:30am. Join Ms. Sue in the Children\u2019s Room for special activities from 10:30am \u2013 11:30am. Appropriate for all ages.<\/p>\n

Drop in at your leisure. Weekday activities can also be scheduled for moms groups, daycare centers, and pre-schools.<\/p>\n

Family Day: More Fun with Trains<\/strong>
\nDecember 12th, 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

What did Casey Jones do? Was John Henry real? What happened in Clarksville on Friday, June 13th, 1947? When did the last passenger train come through Clarksville? Find the answers to these questions while enjoying train-related activities in the Children\u2019s Room. The model trains will run 10:30am \u2013 11:30am and 2:30pm \u2013 3:30pm.<\/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 December 24th & 25th for Christmas and Thursday, January 1st for New Year\u2019s 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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