{"id":29268,"date":"2020-11-30T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29268"},"modified":"2020-11-29T22:35:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T04:35:18","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2020-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2020\/11\/30\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2020-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2020 Exhibits, 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 December at the Museum are: Tennessee Watercolor Society 37th Annual Juried Exhibition Traveling Show, Anne Goetze: Pray to Love, Stitched Traditions: Quilts from the Collection, Those Who Serve: Celebrating Women in the Military, and Tools of the Trade.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Tennessee Watercolor Society 37th Annual Juried Exhibition Traveling Show<\/strong>
\nDecember 2nd \u2013 January 24th | Kimbrough Gallery
\nSponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsors Margo & Jeff Purvis<\/p>\n

Active since 1971, the Tennessee Watercolor Society (TnWS) is a membership organization dedicated to elevating the stature of watercolor painting and educating the public about the significance of the art form as an important, creative and permanent medium. This exhibit features 30 paintings from the annual juried show.<\/p>\n

Jackets & Jerseys<\/strong>
\nThrough March 21st | Hand Gallery<\/p>\n

Jackets & Jerseys features basketball and football letter jackets and team shirts from Burt High School, Clarksville High and Vanderbilt, including some worn by Ted Young. Ted Young played forward at Vanderbilt before playing center\/forward for the Isuzu team in Kawaski, Japan from 1983-1991. He was considered the most valuable player of this championship team.<\/p>\n

Anne Goetze: Pray to Love<\/strong>
\nThrough January 17th | Orgain, Crouch & Bruner Galleries
\nSponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsors B&V Inc.<\/p>\n

What began as a trip to Annecy, France, where her aunt was a nun, has grown into a traveling exhibition of inspired works for painter Anne Goetze. Pray to Love includes a dozen pieces with captions written by nuns and a film by Nathan Collie. Goetze says of her story, \u201cThrough their lives they have shown me, and the world, where true freedom really exists\u2026it lies deep in the soul. Freedom comes from within.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capturing Character: The Portraits of Chantel Barber<\/strong>
\nThrough December 31st | Harvill Gallery<\/p>\n

Though artist Chantel Barber paints on a small scale, no larger than 8 x 10 inches, her portraits are full of emotion. Her award-winning paintings are in private and public collections throughout the globe. Chantel resides in Bartlett, Tennessee where she creates and teaches private workshops in her studio as well as workshops throughout the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

Stitched Traditions: Quilts from the Collection<\/strong>
\nThrough December 31st | Jostens Gallery Sponsored by Clarksville Dental Center<\/p>\n

Stitched Traditions includes quilts from the Museum collection dating back to 1830. These quilts range from traditional to crazy styles, each telling a story of their own.<\/p>\n

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Those Who Serve: Celebrating Women in the Military<\/strong>
\nThrough December 31st | Lobby Gallery<\/p>\n

In continuation of our 2020 Celebration of Women, we\u2019re highlighting the stories of ten local women currently serving in the Fort Campbell community, including a combat medic specialist, musician, intel analyst and more. This exhibit also features artifacts from the Museum collection.<\/p>\n

Tools of the Trade<\/strong>
\nThrough January 7th | Memory Lane<\/p>\n

Displayed in Memory Lane on the Museum\u2019s lower level, this exhibit features farm tools from days past. Come see tools from the Museum\u2019s permanent collection that would have been used on working farms both big and small.<\/p>\n

Custom House Museum Programs<\/h3>\n

Museum Discovery Quest<\/strong>
\nFree with paid admission or membership | Developed for school-age children<\/p>\n

Museum Discovery Quests are self-guided adventures that offer a fun exploration through the Museum. Kids can experience exhibits and artifacts in new and entertaining ways that pique their curiosity and captivate their attention. The theme changes regularly. Bonus: Complete the MDQ and receive a free Take It N\u2019 Make It activity packet to create a fun project at home.<\/p>\n

Custom House Museum Events<\/h3>\n

Watercolor Demo<\/strong>
\nTuesday, December 1st | 5:30pm\u20136:30pm | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\n

Watercolor artists, Patsy Sharpe & Pat Patrick, will be here to kick off Noel Night Week. Pat will demo and Patsy will talk about watercolor travel packs and painting plein air.<\/p>\n

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Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibit Reception + First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nThursday, December 3rd | 5:00pm\u20137:00pm<\/p>\n

Join members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society to celebrate the opening of their exhibit in the Museum\u2019s Kimbrough Gallery. While you\u2019re there don\u2019t forget to visit Noel Night at Seasons: The Museum Store! The Museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville\u2019s First Thursday Art Walk.<\/p>\n

Gallery Talk<\/strong>
\nFriday, December 11th | 12:15pm | Orgain, Crouch & Bruner Galleries
\nFree with paid admission or membership<\/p>\n

Join Exhibits Curator, Terri Jordan, and exhibiting artist, Anne Goetze, to discuss the exhibition Pray to Love, Goetze\u2019s series of mixed media work.<\/p>\n

Huff & Puff Express Model Trains: Snowflake Special<\/strong>
\nExhibit open daily | Volunteer Train Crew members run trains Sundays, 1:00pm\u20134:00pm and Wednesdays, 10:00am\u201312:00pm<\/p>\n

Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region transformed into a winter wonderland. Interact with this miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily and themes change every season.<\/p>\n

Seasons: The Museum Store<\/strong>
\nNoel Night  | Thursday, December 3rd | 5:00pm\u20138:00pm<\/p>\n

Join us for a night filled with holiday cheer and special discounts! Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats, live entertainment, Christmas story time, the Huff & Puff Model Trains and a very special guest from the North Pole! For your shopping convenience, Seasons will also be open until 7:00pm on December 1st, 2nd and 4th.<\/p>\n

[320left]December Sale<\/strong>
\n15% off Entire Store (25% off for members)<\/p>\n

In honor of Noel Night, enjoy 15% (25% off for members) off your entire purchase during the month of December. Stop
\nin to find local treasures and unique gifts you can find only at Seasons!<\/p>\n

December Membership Special<\/strong>
\nThrough December 31st<\/p>\n

The Museum is extending a promotion for all New, Renewal, and Gift Memberships purchased in the month of December. All memberships purchased in the month of December will receive an additional month free!<\/p>\n

Already a member but your membership doesn\u2019t expire for some time? You can still take advantage of this offer and renew your current membership before it expires. We will add the 13 months to your current expiration date. To purchase a membership, please visit Seasons: The Museum Store or our website at customshousemuseum.org.<\/p>\n

Closures<\/h3>\n

The Museum will be closed on the following dates:<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve:<\/strong> Thursday, December 24th, 2020
\nChristmas Day:<\/strong> Friday, December 25th, 2020
\nNew Year\u2019s Day:<\/strong> Friday, January 1st, 2021<\/p>\n

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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. 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 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

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