Help us celebrate our nation’s Independence Day on July 2nd from 1 to 4PM.
We will offer complimentary viewing of two of our newest exhibits, “In a Different Hue: Race & Representation” and “Wedding Dresses Through the Last Century”.
Due to popular demand, we will also be offering an additional showing of our brand new exhibit “A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War” for a suggested donation of $5 per person. The Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village is honored to offer new, thought-provoking exhibits each year. We could not do it without your support.
There will be free H.P. Hood Ice Cream being scooped, field games for children, and samples of Jasper Hill Farm cheeses to enjoy (while supplies last). We invite all our guests to join the celebration with a fun, kid themed, scavenger hunt around the grounds and to participate in a co-operative art project highlighting one of the staples of American 4th of July Celebrations – fireworks!!
The “In a Different Hue: Race & Representation” exhibit opened in 2022. The exhibit examines the themes of politics, narrative imagination and racial stereotypes in relation to Orleans County history. It also offers a broader context for understanding the complexities of shared memory and meaning making.
“Wedding Dresses Through the Last Century” artfully displays versions of the iconic white gown across the span of many decades from the late 1800’s to the late 1900’s. The exhibit was curated by two of the Museum’s very talented volunteers.
“A Call to Serve” was curated by Associate Director of Collections & Interpretations, Dr. Spencer Kuchle. The exhibit showcases a unique collection of artifacts brought together to tell a fuller narrative of Vermonters’ contributions, and those whose stories often remain unheard, to preserve the nation through their sacrifices and valor in America’s deadliest conflict.
We hope to see you on Sunday, July 2 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Thank you to Cajun’s Snackbar and Labour of Love Landscaping for sponsoring this event and to Jasper Hill Farm for donating cheese.
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