Do You Know Your Uncle Sam? A New Family Education Program
November 8, 2013 |
Looking for something to do with your children when school’s out for the New Jersey
teacher’s convention on Friday November 8th? Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is offering a new Family Education Program from 10 – 12 noon - Do You Know Your Uncle Sam? Get to know the origins of Uncle Sam, a favorite United States icon popularized by Thomas Nast (1840-1902), through art, activities, and a visit to the Museum’s Thomas Nast Gallery.
This program is held in conjunction with exhibit Thomas Nast Brings Down Boss Tweed which is currently on display in the second floor of the museum. The exhibit features over twenty examples of the political cartoons Thomas Nast created attacking Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall.
The family program will utilize this special exhibit and offer families an opportunity to take part in educational projects which focus on Nast's drawings of Uncle Sam. Families will find out more about the history of Uncle Sam and make printed images of Uncle Sam to take home. Through hands-on activities, families find out more about the history of Uncle Sam, from the War of 1812 to World War I, and the role political cartoonist and 19th century Morristown resident, Thomas Nast, played in Uncle Sam's popularity. While at the museum, families can see replica images of some of Nast's drawings of Uncle Sam, including his first image, "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner" from the November 20, 1869 edition of Harper's Weekly. Kids can create an original piece of printed artwork using ink and brayer. Preregistration is required. Cost is $6 per child for Museum members and $8 per child for non-members (fee includes materials). No charge for accompanying adult. There is a morning session from 10 am to noon and afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open for house and exhibit tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The gardens are open (free of charge) during Museum hours. Please check our website for any holiday closings. The museum is closed on Thursday November 28th, for Thanksgiving, Friday November 29th, and Sunday December 1st. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.
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Macculloch Hall Historical Museum |
45 Macculloch Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960 |
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Karen Hollywood |
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KHollywood@maccullochhall.org |
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973-538-2404 |
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