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Now through July 12 in Pike Lake, Wisconsin:
French and Indian Rendezvous—An event centered on the "calling-up of the Militia" of the region to go east to fight the "Anglais-Cochon-Chien," this non-battle re-enactment takes place at a western frontier fort with the men of the region "preparing" to go to war. All family members are welcomed to come to see them off. Appropriate activities for the rest of the family will be provided. Because this event takes place over the 4th of July weekend, a longer camping stay is provided - come early and stay late and avoid the holiday traffic. For more information: Fort Bon Secours, (715) 667-5362.
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Now through July 18 in Newark Valley, New York:
Northeastern Primitive Rendezvous—Come enjoy this pre-1840 event, that will offer visitors to see black powder shoots, hawk & knife throws and primitive archery; as well as numerous demonstrations in and around the primitive farmstead. Location: Bement Billings Farmstead, Rt. 38. , (607) 642-9516.
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July 13 in New Harbor, Maine:
Arrgh and All That: A True History of the Pirates and Buccaneers from Maine to the Caribbean—Historian and author James Nelson will give an entertaining talk on pirates and pirate lore. Admission $5, or free for members. For more information: Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, (207) 677-2423.
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 July 18 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts:
Fire Ice Day (Summer Version)—See the parade of historical hand-pump fire trucks and take part in the muster—to see which fire company can squirt a stream of water the farthest Then enjoy demonstrations of ice cream making using 18th- and 19th-century techniques and recipes. Or visit our Little Cakes shop for a taste of 21st-century flavors. For more information: Old Sturbridge Village, (800) 733-1830.
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July 18 to July 19 in Ogdensburg, New York:
8th Annual Founder’s Day Weekend—This French and Indian War re-enactment and colonial trade fair and for participants is by invitation only. Preference will be given to individuals or groups that have attended Founder’s Day Weekend in previous years and accurately depict mid-18th century French and British military and civilian life, and Native society. Sutlers and historic trades are integral to the event, too. The event is at historic Lighthouse Point in downtown Ogdensburg is on the banks of the St. Lawrence River at the original Fort site. For more information: Fort La Présentation, (315) 394-1749.
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| ON-GOING EXHIBITIONS |
Now through July 31 in Charleston, South Carolina:
Brilliant!: Ancient to Modern Lighting—Humans have fought to overcome darkness for millions of years and from that need various means of creating artificial light evolved. The Charleston Museum sheds some light on the subject with a two-part exhibition. The first part displays lighting devices ranging from simple rush lights and splinter holders to ornate cut-crystal gas chandeliers and Tiffany-style electric lamps, all from the museum collection. Special purpose lamps and lighting accessories are also included. For more information: Charleston Museum, (843) 722-2996.
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 Now through August 21 in Baltimore, Maryland:
Rembrandt Peale’s Portrait of John Meer: A New Addition to the American Art Collection—The focus show at the Walters Art Museum examines the work of painter Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860) based on this donated, undated portrait. Painted by Peale when he was probably just 17, the Meer portrait serves as a point of comparison with other exhibited works to trace Peale’s technical development. Meer, a craftsman and friend of the Peale family, emigrated from England to Philadelphia with his family in 1793, but soon lost his wife to yellow fever. He survived his bout with the fever to nurse others through outbreaks of the disease that plagued the city throughout the 1790s. For more information: Walters Art Museum, (410) 547-9000.
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Now through November 8 in Baltimore, Maryland:
Shrunken Treasures: Miniaturization in Books and Art—The exhibition at the Walters Art Museum explores the reasons for miniaturized art, such as the practical need to make something portable. Displayed are more than 30 small-scale manuscripts, rare books, and related artifacts from the museum’s collection, ranging from religious texts to almanacs and books of poetry. For more information: The Walters Art Museum, (410) 547-9000.
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Now through October 12 in Hudson, New York:
Glories of the Hudson: Frederic Church’s Views from Olana—Paintings and drawings by Frederic Edwin Church, many never before on public view, are displayed in the inaugural exhibition at the Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery. The recently renovated space is located on the second floor of Olana, the home Church designed and built overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. For more information: Olana, (518) 828-0135.
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Now through January 10, 2010 in Mount Vernon, Virginia:
George Washington and His Generals—The exhibition, co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and The Society of the Cincinnati, showcases more than 120 paintings, prints, personal artifacts, and manuscripts associated with the generals of the Continental and French armies. These artifacts offer an unprecedented look at Washington’s leadership and character as commander-in-chief by bringing to life the relationships that formed between him and his generals as they fought for our nation’s freedom. For more information: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, (703) 780-2000.
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Now through August 31 in Charleston, South Carolina:
Brilliant!: Ancient to Modern Lighting—Humans have fought to overcome darkness for millions of years and from that need various means of creating artificial light evolved. The Charleston Museum sheds some light on the subject with a two-part exhibition. The first part displays lighting devices ranging from simple rush lights and splinter holders to ornate cut-crystal gas chandeliers and Tiffany-style electric lamps, all from the Charleston Museum collection. Special purpose lamps and lighting accessories are also included. For more information: Charleston Museum, (843) 722-2996.
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Now through December 31 in Birmingham, Alabama:
A Town of the Creek Nation, 1790—This interactive, hands-on exhibition introduces visitors to the beautiful art and design of the Creek, or Muscogee, people who lived here before the early 1800s. Visitors can experience the art and environment of the Creek people within the context of a 1790 settlement. Activities include pottery making, bead design, music activities, symbol drawing, and games. For more information: Birmingham Museum of Art, (205) 254-2565.
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Now through December 31 in Ipswich, Massachusetts:
Ipswich 375th Anniversary—In 1634, English colonists named their settlement at Agawam "Ipswich" after Ipswich, England. Now, 375 years later, during 2009, Ipswich, Mass. will celebrate this milestone event with events, programs, and activities all year long. For more information: The Ipswich Partnership, (978) 741-1244.
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 Now through October 15 in Williamsburg, Virginia:
Jamestown and Bermuda: Virginia Company Colonies—Jamestown, founded in 1607, and Bermuda, settled in 1609, followed remarkably parallel tracks until the Revolution severed their national ties. The exhibition explores the colonies’ shared history through artifacts from their legislative bodies, religions, and judicial systems. Work by traditional artisans from both sites is also displayed. Free lectures by noted scholars and historians accompany the exhibition. At Jamestown Settlement. Lecture registration required. For more information: Jamestown Settlement, (888) 593-4682.
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Now through November 1 in Rockville, Maryland:
From Spring to Snow: A 19th Century Heirloom Garden at the Beall-Dawson House—This year-long outdoor exhibit will demonstrate the vegetables and herbs that would have typically been found in kitchen gardens in Montgomery County during the 19th century. Drawing from the books Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts and Hints to Young Housekeepers (published 1845) by Sandy Spring native Elizabeth Lea, curator Michael Twitty will oversee a garden brimming with the types of heirloom variety plants that would once have been everyday fare to county residents. For more information: Montgomery County Historical Society, (301) 340-2825.
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Now through December 31 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania:
Rainbow Yarn: Navajo Rugs, Germantown Yarns and the Pennsylvania Connection—The exhibition at the Heritage Center of Lancaster County explores Pennsylvania’s connection to Navajo heritage. More than 40 weavings chronicle how these brilliantly colored, tightly bound Germantown yarns were introduced by traders to Navajo weavers and the impact they had. For more information: Heritage Center of Lancaster County, (717) 299-6440.
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 Now through October 12 in Concord, Massachusetts:
Setting the President’s Table—This exhibition, "Setting the President’s Table: American Presidential China from the McNeil Americana Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art," showcases over 100 pieces of porcelain used by American presidents from Washington to Reagan as they entertained distinguished gatherings of diplomats, celebrities, and royalty at the national "First Table." The Presidential china in the McNeil Americana Collection is considered to be the finest grouping of its kind outside of the nation’s capital. This visual history of the American presidency is sure to fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and presidential politics, entertaining and style, collecting and decorative arts. For more information: Concord Museum, (978) 369-9763.
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Now through October 23 in Annapolis, Maryland:
Three Centuries Walking Tour—Costumed interpreters take visitors through historic Annapolis, home to three centuries of American architecture, culture, and heritage. Explore well-known historic landmarks and lesser-known sites, including a tour through the Maryland State House. For more information: Annapolis City Dock, (410) 268-7601.
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Now through September 13 in Rockville, Maryland:
The Other Member of the Family: Montgomery County Pets—The exhibit looks at pet owning and pet keeping from the 19th century through the present. In some ways our relationship with our pets has changed greatly over time, but other aspects of pet ownership remain constant. Montgomery County is home to more animal-related history than you might think, from award-winning race horses to the second oldest pet cemetery in the country. And, visitors can see this issue from the historian????s viewpoint, how we feed, nurture, interact with and mourn our animal companions can tell us about our society as a whole. And from the animal lover????s viewpoint, it????s fun to see lots of pictures of pets! For more information: Beall-Dawson House, (301) 340-2825.
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Now through October 10 in Vergennes, Vermont:
1609-2009: Navigating the Champlain Valley—Visitors to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum can chart their own voyage of discovery and learn of exploration through a virtual timeline of the region???s historic waterways and the lands and people they connected. By doing so, they gain a new perspective on the lake???s dramatic role in history and the shipwrecks still lingering beneath the surface. For more information: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, (802) 475-2022.
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| LATER THIS MONTH |
s July 20 in New Harbor, Maine: Nineteenth Century Wabanaki Petitions
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s July 25 in New Harbor, Maine: The Age of Pirates
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s July 25 to July 26 in St. Mary, Maryland: Tidewater Archaeology Weekend
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s July 25 to July 26 in Lousiana, Missouri: 4th Annual Early American Life Reception
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s July 27 in New Harbor, Maine: Gravestones: Saving the Past for the Future
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s August 1 to August 2 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Redcoats to Rebels at Old Sturbridge Village
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s August 1 in New Harbor, Maine: August Evening Lantern Walk at Colonial Pemaquid
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s August 3 in New Harbor, Maine: New England Merchant Mansions: Their Coastal and River Settings
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s August 5 in New Harbor, Maine: Castlebay in Concert: Season’s End
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s August 7 to August 9 in Union, Maine: 28th Annual Maine Antiques Festival
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s August 7 to August 9 in Middletown, Rhode Island: Newport Antiques Show
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s August 8 to August 9 in Crown Point, New York: French and Indian War Encampment
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s August 8 to August 9 in Hancock, Massachusetts: Oval Box Workshop
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| EXHIBITIONS OPENING THIS MONTH |
s July 25 to January 24, 2010 in Winterthur, Delaware: Faces of a New Nation: American Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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s August 3 to August 13 in New Lebanon, New York: Timber Frame Workshop
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