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April 19 through May | The Museum displays uniforms, memorabilia, and memoirs from wars that occurred during the 1800s and 1900s. |
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June 22 Noon-4pm | Grand Opening at the Museum to show off the newly redecorated interior in Victorian colors. This date coincides with the Vintage Car Show downtown. |
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Recent events at the Museum have included:
Davis School Third Graders toured the Museum and learned about life at the turn of the century, heard about Billy Robinson and the underground railroad; they sang songs, cranked ice cream and played games of the period. (May 2008)
Emily Guenther read excerpts from two essays, Gold Stars and Background Checks, about her experiences teaching formal poetry at the Newton prison. She also read poems and essays by her students. (April 2008)
High School student essay reading contest, sponsored by the Optimists Club. (March 2008)
Sarah Hamilton sang Christmas carols, supported by members of "Too Many Strings". The Museum was decorated for Christmas, and hot cider and roasted chestnuts were served for the annual Jingle Bells Holiday celebration. (December, 2007)
Grinnell author J. Harley McIlrath read selected stories from his work. His stories involve rural characters living in the Grinnell-Newburg area of his youth. His stories have appeared in the North American Review, the Cream City Review, the Wapsipinicon Almanac and elsewhere. (November, 2007)
Author Ralph Savarese discussed his book, "Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption" (September, 2007)
"Stitches in Time" a vintage fashion show from the Victorian era through the Great Depression, with a demonstration of textile conservation–a project funded by Grinnell College under the Mini-Grant program. (June, 2007)
Kun-Hong Lu, a Grinnell College alumna, presented a talk and demonstration on Taiji (known in the West as Tai Chi) Taiji, which originated in ancient China, is a holistic practice that integrates martial arts, physical health and meditation. It has been practiced widely throughout the world for its unique style of graceful movements and its value in stress management and healing. (April, 2007)
Johnny Reb: The Story of a Confederate Soldier Performed in confederate uniform, by Bridget Brandt (April, 2007)
2006 Performances: A concert by Jeannie Chenette and Claudia Anderson's harp and flute.
Music by Young at Harps, a recital by Jeannie Chenette's harp students
Favorite Hymns sung by Sarah Hamilton
A program of Spirituals by Randye Jones
A talk on Harriet Tubman by Tommy Haas
String recital by students of Nancy McFarland Gaub
Reading of original works by local children's authors Janet Carl, Lynn Cavanagh, Sue Drake and Marty Purcell
Julia Young on "the Mysterious Mumford"
A cello concert by Jean Libbey
Two organ recitals on the newly restored pump organ by Elizabeth Hays and company.
Excerpts from diaries and journals of men and women who settled this area of Iowa
Christmas Music Gala Pump Organ concert with Elizabeth Hays and Friends
Jingle Bell Holiday" with roasted chestnuts at the Museum (every November/December)