{"id":28796,"date":"2020-06-16T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=28796"},"modified":"2020-06-16T11:12:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T16:12:45","slug":"customs-house-museum-celebrates-the-american-west-with-its-wonders-of-the-west-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2020\/06\/16\/customs-house-museum-celebrates-the-american-west-with-its-wonders-of-the-west-exhibit\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs House Museum Celebrates the American West with Its Wonders of the West Exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CustomsClarksville, TN<\/strong> – If you\u2019ve recently stepped into the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center since its reopening to the public, then you\u2019ve probably been instantly transported to the American West in the Museum\u2019s Kimbrough Gallery.<\/p>\n

Wonders of the West<\/em>, an exhibit sponsored by Heimansohn Steel & Salvage, celebrates America\u2019s Western culture through scenic landscapes, wonderful crafts by Native American artisans and a tribute to the Acme Boot Company.<\/p>\n

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American West Painting at the Customs House Museum.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The extensive exhibition includes a selection of artworks loaned by the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA, as well as pieces from many well-known Tennessee artists including David Wright, Lori Putnam and Michael Griffin.<\/p>\n

Over 100 pieces depict magnificent landscapes, cowboy culture and wildlife of the West through both large and small paintings, photographs, sculptures, artifacts and western-themed memorabilia. <\/p>\n

Terri Jordan, Curator of Exhibits at the Museum, explained the broad range of artwork on display, \u201cThis exhibition of art and artifacts exemplifies the romanticism of America\u2019s love of the West. I am very appreciative of the collectors and artists we have been fortunate to work with, allowing us to bring their many unique pieces in Wonders of the West <\/em>to our audience. <\/em> We\u2019re especially excited to have David Wright\u2019s oil painting Bent\u2019s Ford Arrival<\/em> in the show,\u201d Jordan explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWright\u2019s talent for realism is matched by his ability to capture light in dramatic fashion. His works are truly magnificent,\u201d stated Jordan.<\/p>\n

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American West Artifacts<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to breathtaking art, the exhibit also showcases many Native American items that represent the distinct artistic styles of different tribes. Visitors can view an authentic Crow elk tooth dress, a Cheyenne child\u2019s vest and Santee Sioux men\u2019s leggings. Other pieces on display consist of ceremonial rattles, wedding baskets, storyteller dolls, jewelry and pottery.<\/p>\n

There is also a display dedicated to the former Acme Boot Company, known as \u201cThe World\u2019s Largest Boot Maker,\u201d once headquartered in Clarksville for six decades beginning in the Great Depression. For nearly 60 years, Acme Boot was a major supplier of western boots. Several Acme Boot art-centered marketing pieces are on display as well as the Tennessee boot from the company\u2019s state boots collection.    <\/p>\n

Wonders of the West<\/em> will be on exhibit through July 21st in the Museum\u2019s Kimbrough Gallery.<\/p>\n

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Currently, the Museum is open at 50% capacity from Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am\u20134:00pm. Each day, the Museum closes from 1:00pm\u20132:00pm for sanitization of the premises. At this time, the Museum is not open on Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays. Guests are strongly encouraged to schedule their visit ahead of time by reserving tickets to ensure access to the Museum. Tickets can be reserved online at customshousemuseum.org or by calling 931.648.5780 ext. 2039.<\/p>\n

In addition to reserved time tickets, guests are strongly encouraged to wear face masks or coverings and to maintain a six-foot distance between other guests while in the Museum. Hand sanitizing dispensers are located throughout the facility for guests to use at their convenience. Specific areas of the Museum will remain closed during this time. Those areas include Explorers\u2019 Landing, Huff & Puff Model Trains and the Family Art Studio.<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
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Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1898 as a U.S. Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade. Incorporating a number of architectural styles, the original structure is one of the most photographed buildings in the region.<\/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 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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