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Christmas in Spartanburg: The 1960s (Exhibit)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 to Saturday, January 21, 2012
$4.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors & Veterans, and $2.00 Children.
At this Regional History Museum exhibit, step back in time to Christmas in the 1960s with the glitz and glam of aluminum trees, electric lights, holiday albums, and television specials. Remember again, or experience for the first time, the era's authentic toys and vintage ads in an exhibit featuring ‘60s-era furniture. Make an ornament inspired by the era of JFK, the Apollo missions, The Beatles, the Civil Rights Movement, and Vietnam.
Converse College intern Alexandria Brown was the student curator of the exhibit for the Regional History Museum and will offer a gallery talk at a public reception on December 9. Join us between 5:30 and 7:30 that evening for refreshments, learning and nostalgia!
Call 864-596-3501 or email regionalmuseum@spartanburghistory.org for more information. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday and is located in the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 East St. John Street in downtown Spartanburg.
Museum Exhibit: African-American Artists of Spartanburg
February 1-29, 2012, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; $4
Presented by the Spartanburg Regional
History Museum
at the Chapman Cultural Center.
Come enjoy this exhibit featuring African-American Artists of Spartanburg and collections of local African-American works including paintings, pottery, sculptures and other media. Spartanburg’s rich multi-cultural heritage comes alive in this special exhibit!
Museum Sponsored Weekend Thursday-Saturday, February 2-4, 2012
Thanks to a generous donor, the Regional History Museum is pleased to announce that admission to the Museum is sponsored for the first weekend of each month. Join us this Thursday-Saturday, February 2-4 at no cost to yourself. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our permanent exhibits outlining the history of the Spartanburg area from before European explorers to present-day life. Learn the stories of the people and artifacts who shaped Spartanburg's history!
African-American Symposium February 16-18, 2012
This three-day event celebrates Black History Month and is presented at
the Chapman Cultural
Center by the Spartanburg
Regional History
Museum and the City of Spartanburg in collaboration with Ballet Spartanburg the Chapman Cultural Center. Don’t miss these exciting events!
• Feb. 16, Slave Cabin Project: Mr. Joseph McGill
from the National Preservation Trust will sleep at The Historic Price House in
its slave cabin and share that experience the next day.
• Feb. 17, 8:30-3:30: Symposium on African-American History in Spartanburg. Panelists
include Dr. Doyle Boggs, Dr. Damon Fordham, Dr. Frances Hardy, Dr. Carmen
Harris, Dr. Philip Racine, Dr. Diane Vecchio and Dr. Melissa Walker. The symposium will be held in the Chapman Cultural Center
and provides professional credits to educators.
Tickets are $15 with optional lunch and bus tour for an additional $7 each
per person. 864-596-3501; njefferies@spartanburghistory.org.
• Feb. 18, 7:00 pm: Inspiring Performances: Professional
actress Carlyon Evans will appear as Sojourner Truth, Spartanburg’s Annual Community
Weavers will be recognized, and Ballet Spartanburg will present a dance
performance by Kyle Abraham entitled Kyle Abraham.In.Motion. These performances
will be in the Chapman
Cultural Center. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for
students. 864-542-ARTS (2787)
Museum Sponsored Weekend Thursday-Saturday, March 1-3, 2012
Thanks to a generous donor, the Regional History Museum is pleased to announce that admission to the Museum is sponsored for the first weekend of each month. Join us this Thursday-Saturday, March 1-3, between 10 am & 5 pm at no cost to yourself. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our permanent exhibits outlining the history of the Spartanburg area from before European explorers to present-day life. Learn the stories of the people and artifacts who shaped Spartanburg's history!
Museum Exhibit: Celebrities of Spartanburg
March 13-May 31, 2012, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; $4
Presented by the Spartanburg Regional
History Museum at the Chapman Cultural Center.
Spartanburg has produced celebrities of all kinds. Come learn who they are and what made them famous!
Spartanburg History Hub: National Register of Historic Places
March
22, 2012, Thursday, 7 pm; Free
Presented by Spartanburg County
Historical Association at the Chapman Cultural Center.
Join the History Hub to hear from Martin Meek, preservation architect and winner of the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Historical Preservation in 2010, as he shares the process of gaining National Register of Historic Places status. He will use examples from his many successful applications to illustrate the process and will be happy to answer questions.
The Spartanburg History Hub is a network of individuals and organizations committed to Spartanburg County history. The History Hub is managed by the Spartanburg County Historical Association and meets one Thursday each odd month except July and we end promptly at 8. If you or your organization has a historic event or project, please plan to share during our opening networking time during the meeting. You may also send your email to us to be added to our electronic Spartanburg History Hub mailing list. scha@spartanburghistory.org
Lunch & Learn Spartanburg: Women of Diversity in Spartanburg History
March 23, 2012, Friday, 12:30-1:30 pm; $5
Presented by the Spartanburg Regional
History Museum
at the Chapman Cultural
Center.
Join the Regional History Museum for an hour each month to learn interesting pieces of Spartanburg's history from various speakers. Bring your lunch and learn from experts! This month, historian and author Bea Hill will share snapshots of women from diverse backgrounds in Spartanburg’s history. Ms. Hill is editor of South of Main which documents a part of Spartanburg that was changed as urban renewal re-shaped the neighborhood.
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