1/17/2012

'A Painterly Voice'' Winter 2012 Scholars' Lecture and Panel Series

Description:

Join us on six Tuesday afternoons from mid-January to late-March 2012 for a series of lectures and panels featuring nationally-known art scholars exploring the Bucks County painting tradition from a national and international perspective.

1/17/2012

Winter Lecture Series

Description:

Join us on six Tuesday afternoons from mid-January to late-March 2012 for a series of lectures and panels featuring nationally-known art scholars exploring the Bucks County painting tradition from a national and international perspective. The series includes:
Collectors’ Panel
January 17, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
I Sure Don’t Want THAT Over My Sofa: The Joys and Terrors of Collecting Modern and Contemporary Art

Scholars’ lectures, Part 1
January 31, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
Kathleen A. Foster, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Curator of American Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art
and
Sarah Cash, Bechhoefer Curator of American Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Scholars’ lectures, Part 2
February 14, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
William H. Gerdts, Professor Emeritus of Art History, CUNY Graduate Center
and
Abigail Booth Gerdts, Director, the Winslow Homer Catalogue Raisonné project

Scholars’ lectures, Part 3
February 28, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
Kevin Sharp, Linda W. and S. Herbert Rhea Director, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee
and
Sylvia Yount, Chief Curator, and Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane Curator of American Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia

Scholars’ lectures, Part 4
March 13, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
Cher Krause Knight, Associate Professor of Art History, Emerson College, Boston; former Helen Gemmill Research Fellow, Michener Art Museum
and
Therèse Dolan, Professor of Art History and Women’s Studies, and former Dean of the Tyler School of Art, Temple University

Collectors’ Panel
March 27, 2012, 1 to 3 pm
Please Put THAT One Over My Fireplace: The Terrors and Joys of Collecting Historic Paintings

2/26/2012

Illustrated talk on 1904 Railroad Safety Project

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Ted Baird to Present Illustrated Talk on
1904 Railroad Safety Project
In 1904 President William Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad oversaw numerous projects on the line which not only made the railroad more efficient, but greatly improved the safety of the entire route from Hoboken, NJ to Buffalo, NY. One of the major goals of the work was to eliminate as many of the at-grade crossings as possible. An at-grade crossing was where pedestrian, horse-drawn and vehicular traffic would have to cross directly over the railroad tracks. One of the places where a particularly dangerous crossing existed was on West Lackawanna Ave. in Scranton. This problem was alleviated by the building of the Lackawanna Ave. viaduct between 7th and 9th Streets. Most major projects on the D. L. & W. where documented on a weekly basis photographically as work progressed. The West Lackawanna Ave. viaduct was no exception.
Three years ago, Ted Baird was asked to scan the original 1904 glass negatives from this interesting engineering feat for the Lackawanna Historical Society. The result was some surprisingly clear images that show how the work was done, the men who did the work and how the construction impacted on the residents. While the photographs were taken primarily to show progress to the railroad executives, the end result for us is a window to urban life over 100 years ago.
On Sunday, February 26th, we will be able to look into this fascinating piece of the past when Mr. Baird presents a power point slide presentation at the Society’s headquarters, the Catlin House at 2 pm. Mr. Baird is a member and current treasurer of the Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society of Pennsylvania Archaeology and of the Lackawanna Historical Society. He was born in Moscow, PA and raised in Baltimore Md. but moved back to the area he loves 33 years ago. He has a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Towson State College and worked for the Social Security Administration for 32 years. His presentation is free and open to the public. For additional information call the Society at (570) 344-3841

3/2/2012

Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk

Description: Native wildflowers of Pennsylvania will be featured in a collaborative exhibition between the Hunt Institute and the Botany department at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Watercolors by Richard Crist (1909-1985) from the Institute and herbarium specimens from the Carnegie will create a visual wildflower walk through Pennsylvania's blooming seasons with a focus on endangered, rare and threatened species within our state.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (except 11 March, 6-8 April, 6 and 27-28 May)
End Date: 6/29/2012

3/11/2012

Titanic Fashions: High Styles in the 1910s

Description:

The Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum and the Hanover Area Historical Society are pleased to announce their first joint exhibit Titanic Fashions: High Style in the 1910s. The exhibit will be held in the historical society’s Warehime-Myers mansion, which dates to 1911-1912. It is a fashion celebration of the mansion’s centennial as well as a commemoration of the famous White Star liner disaster that still captures the romantic and historical imagination. Over 30 fully dressed mannequins will be on display in the different rooms to show the fashions for men, women and children.

There will be a public opening on Sunday, March 11, from 1-5 p.m. There is a general admissions fee of $8 per adult and $15 per family; call the Hanover Area Historical Society for special group reservations and discounted group admission rates. The Warehime-Myers mansion can be contacted at (717) 637-6413 or via e-mail at mansion@hahs.us. The mansion is wheelchair accessible to the first floor.

3/18/2012

Steve Grund: Why do plants bloom when they do?

Description: Grund will use the paintings on display in the Hunt Institute's exhibition "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk" to show the diversity of flowering strategies exhibited by native plants. Grund focuses on the conservation of the flora of Pennsylvania with emphasis on rare species. He is a research associate with the Botany department at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and a member of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey, for which he chairs the Pennsylvania Rare Plant Forum.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: 2 p.m.
End Date: 3/18/2012

3/25/2012

Jeanne Poremski: Pressing and mounting specimens for a personal herbarium

Description: In conjunction with Hunt Institute's exhibition "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk," Jeanne Poremski will demonstrate the process of pressing plants for preservation in a personal herbarium. From the selection of the plant to its pressing, arrangement and gluing, she will cover all aspects of plant preservation for both simple and complex specimens. She is owner of Jeanne Poremski Gardens in Uniontown, Ohio, a landscape firm that uses appropriate native plants in its designs.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: 2 p.m.
End Date: 3/25/2012

4/15/2012

Mary Joy Haywood: Wildflowers of Pennsylvania

Description: As an educator, Haywood believes that learning and teaching about our wildflowers in Pennsylvania is critical today as so many of our plant communities are being destroyed by coal mining, Marcellus Shale drilling and other environmental issues. Held in conjunction with Hunt Institute's exhibition "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk," Haywood, a botanist and plant pathologist, will discuss plants in relationship to the environmental areas where they are located.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: 2 p.m.
End Date: 4/15/2012

4/21/2012

Role of Railroads In Pennsylvania During The Civil War

Description:

Railroads were a key to the successes of both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, and the contributions of Pennsylvania’s railroads were an integral part of the Union’s eventual victory. From supplying the Armies with munitions and food, to transporting troops, prisoners and communications, the Civil War was the first war in which railroads were a major factor.
The fascinating photographs, documents and artifacts in this exhibit tell the story of Pennsylvania’s railroads during the War Between the States. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

4/22/2012

John Totten: Wildflowers in the home garden

Description: Hunt Institute's exhibition "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk" is a wonderful combination of the painter’s art and the science of botany. Your garden can be another place where art and science meet. You will learn to evaluate your property with an eye towards selecting suitable plants, purchasing them responsibly and growing them successfully. Totten is a partner in the garden management and development firm, Gardens! LLC.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: 2 p.m.
End Date: 4/22/2012

5/11/2012

Conrail Days

Description:

Conrail arose from the wreckage of six failed railroads in the 1970s to become a profitable and successful private enterprise. This program highlights the equipment, history and people of Conrail, and is presented in partnership with the Conrail Historical Society. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

5/19/2012

Jazz Night Featuring Amy Banks & Friends

Description:

Amy Banks, singer, actress, and television personality, will perform in an all-inclusive evening with hors d'oeuvre reception and gallery open from 8 - 10 pm and concert with one intermission from 8:30 - 11 pm.

5/20/2012

Hunt Institute curator: Gallery tour

Description: Take a guided gallery tour of Hunt Institute's exhibition "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk" with one of our Art Department curators.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: 2 p.m.
End Date: 5/20/2012

6/2/2012

Norfolk Southern Days

Description:

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Norfolk Southern! Meet today’s railroaders and view exciting contemporary and historic railroad equipment on site from the “Thoroughbred of Transportation.” Operation Lifesaver, music by the Norfolk Southern Lawmen and special presentations will also be featured. This program is presented in partnership with the Norfolk Southern Corporation. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

6/2/2012

The Public House of the 1820's

Description:

The Historical Society of Hilltown Township presents, at the circa 1840 Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead, an interpretative program entitled "The Public House of the 1820's", presented by the W.S. Hancock Society of Montgomery County.

Experience how the Public House of the early 19th century offered refreshments and accommodations to those traveling through Bucks County, as well as serving as gathering places for the local inhatitants to meet and deal in commerce.

During this program visitors will be able to:

Talk with the Tavern Keeper and take part in some good cheer and discussions at the Inn, about local gossip and politics of the day.

Learn about cooking, baking and preparing a meal for the Inn.

Visit and converse with the Shop Keeper of a Dry & Fancy Goods Shop to understand the economics of the 1820's, and explore the many items that were availabe as well as the many ways that items were bought and sold in those early days.

Visit a Tobacconist and discover how pipe tobacco and cigars were made.

Children of all ages will be able to attend school and experience lessons taught in the 1820's.

Meet the village minister and learn about religion and worship of the early 19th century, then participate in a Sunday Church Service of the time.

Witness how disputes between gentlemen were settled by a duel.

Cost: $2.00 per person

  Children under 8 Free

for more information:

rhsgrdn@comcast.net

6/24/2012

Hunt Institute Open House 2012

Description: In conjunction with "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk," the Hunt Institute will hold its annual Open House on 24 and 25 June. We will offer talks, tours and opportunities to meet one-on-one with our staff to ask questions and see items in the collections. On 24 June Bonnie Isaac, collections manager of the Botany department at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will present "Rare plants of Pennsylvania." On 25 June Hunt Institute Archivist Angela Todd will present "Early Pennsylvania in writing and images" about plant observations made by John Bartram (1699-1777), Per Kalm (1716-1779), William Baldwin (1779-1819) and Rachel Hunt (1882-1963). We encourage everyone to consider visiting us during this Open House. It will be a good time to see the exhibition before it closes and to have an inside look at our collections and our work. A schedule of events is available on our Web site. We are looking forward to your visit.
Organization: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor, Hunt Library
Time: June 24, 12:30-4:30; June 25, 1:00-4:30
End Date: 6/25/2012

7/3/2012

Reading Railroad Days

Description:

Enjoy the remarkable Reading Railroad trains of eastern Pennsylvania history through tours of Reading Company equipment and a huge, operating model railroad from the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

7/9/2012

Barons & Builders Day Camp- Ages 9 & 10

Description:

Kids build, create, learn and play as they explore railroads and railroad history through a program of unique tours, innovative hands-on projects, field trips by train and special demonstrations. Each camp has a limited number of openings on a first come basis. The cost is $175 per camper ($125 per camper for Museum members). Registration begins February 1, 2012. Please call after the June 4, 2012 deadline to determine if spaces are still available.

7/23/2012

Barons & Builders Day Camp- Ages 11 & 12

Description:

Kids build, create, learn and play as they explore railroads and railroad history through a program of unique tours, innovative hands-on projects, field trips by train and special demonstrations. Each camp has a limited number of openings on a first come basis. The cost is $175 per camper ($125 per camper for Museum members). Registration begins February 1, 2012. Please call after the June 4, 2012 deadline to determine if spaces are still available.

8/10/2012

Hogwarts Express Parties

Description:

This is where the magic happens! Kids are encouraged to dress like their favorite Harry Potter character for a reading in one of the Museum’s historic coaches. They will also create potions and a Hogwarts-inspired take-home craft. Advance registration, with a $10 per child fee ($5 per child for Museum members), is required. Hogwarts Express Parties are offered on a first come basis. Recommended for children ages 8 to 13. Registration begins July 2, 2012. Regular Museum admission rates also apply.

9/15/2012

5th Annual Fall Festival & Open House

Description:

Tour the circa 1840's Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead and visit the summer kitchen.

Enjoy local artisan exhibits on two floors in the Homestead and under the tents.

Throughout the day watch live demonstrations of skills from a bygone era.

Visit an 1820's Dry & Fancy Goods Store and Tobacconist tent presented by the W.S. Hancock Society of Montgomery County.

Antiques and collectibles will be on display and for sale.

A large book sale will be held in the Society's Library.

Event held rain or shine.

information: rhsgrdn@comcast.net

10/7/2012

Garden Railways Tour

Description:

Enjoy a self-guided tour of various private homes, featuring unique garden railways with operating model train layouts. Garden Railways Tour tickets are $10 per person for ages 6 and over, and go on sale at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania beginning July 23, 2012, and at all Stauffers of Kissel Hill locations in central Pennsylvania on September 1, 2012.

11/3/2012

Trains & Troops

Description:

Honor our veterans, and the men and women currently in uniform, while you experience many splendid railroad and military archival displays, enjoy patriotic music and learn the significant role railroads played time and again in the defense of our nation. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

11/3/2012

1940s Swing Dance

Description:

Jump, jive and swing to the popular Sound of Roses live band among the trains in the Railroad Museum’s huge Rolling Stock Hall. Come dressed in military uniform or 1940s clothing, if you like, to revive the past! A special savings combination ticket, per person, for the dance and both days of Trains & Troops is $35. The dance ticket only, cost per person, is $25. Veterans, active duty service personnel and Museum members are admitted for $20 per person. Advance tickets are highly recommended. Call, stop by the Museum store or visit the Museum’s web site. Dance tickets go on sale beginning February 14, 2012.

12/1/2012

Home For The Holidays

Description:

Take a nostalgic glimpse at holiday rail travel and meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century. Enjoy seasonal music and festive decorations among our world-class collection of trains. Visit Santa and send your personal telegram to the North Pole. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.

12/1/2012

Polar Express Parties

Description:

The conductor calls all aboard for a reading of the new classic holiday story in one of the Museum’s historic passenger coach. Kids who believe are welcome to dress in their pajamas, and will delight creating their own seasonal take-home craft and receiving a small bag of goodies. Advance registration, with a $10 per child fee ($5 per child for Museum members), is required and is offered on a first come basis. Recommended for children ages 3 and over. Registration begins October 22, 2012. Regular Museum admission rates also apply.

12/8/2012

Polar Express Parties

Description:

The conductor calls all aboard for a reading of the new classic holiday story in one of the Museum’s historic passenger coach. Kids who believe are welcome to dress in their pajamas, and will delight creating their own seasonal take-home craft and receiving a small bag of goodies. Advance registration, with a $10 per child fee ($5 per child for Museum members), is required and is offered on a first come basis. Recommended for children ages 3 and over. Registration begins October 22, 2012. Regular Museum admission rates also apply.

12/8/2012

Home For The Holidays

Description:

Take a nostalgic glimpse at holiday rail travel and meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century. Enjoy seasonal music and festive decorations among our world-class collection of trains. Visit Santa and send your personal telegram to the North Pole. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.