Smithsonian Institution “Between Fences” Exhibit Coming to Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum:

The Smithsonian is coming to town! Our community is honored to have been expressly chosen by the Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) to host “Between Fences” as part of the Museum on Main Street project – a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations.

“Between Fences,” a Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibition, will explore the cultural history of fences and land use through a selection of artifacts, photographs, and illustrations. “Between Fences” will surprise audiences with its exploration of the multiple meanings behind this everyday icon.

Also featuring “Beyond Jamestown, Life 400 Years Ago,” our local companion exhibit, which portrays the lives of the Native Americans in the Upper Bay Region and contact with European Settlers. Occupying the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum’s newly renovated gallery space, “Beyond Jamestown” features unique artifacts from the region, a replica of Captain John Smith’s exploratory shallop, near life-size dioramas, and more. “Between Fences” will be on view beginning November 12, 2010 and continuing through December 31, 2010; while “Beyond Jamestown” will have an extended showing. Opening activies and reception, FREE of charge, will be held on Saturday, November 13 as part of the museum’s Founders’ Day Celebration.

BETWEEN FENCES SMITHSONIAN TRAVELING EXHIBIT
November 12, 2010 – December 31, 2010
Opening Reception: November 13, 1-4 pm

The Maryland Humanities Council is excited to bring this Smithsonian Institution exhibit, Between Fences, to Harford County. Why Fences? By evoking the many meanings of this everyday icon, Between Fences will intrigue and surprise audiences as they discover how tightly fences are intertwined with politics, industry and daily life. Although staged in historic Havre de Grace, this exhibit allows the entire Harford County community to link its local history, traditions and artifacts to this national story

BEYOND JAMESTOWN: LIFE 400 YEARS AGO EXHIBIT
Open during regular museum hours
10AM-5PM

Come and view our new gallery and exhibit that portrays the lives of the Native Americans in the Upper Bay Region and contact with European Settlers. Occupying our newly renovated gallery space, it features unique artifacts from the region, a replica of Captain John Smith’s exploratory shallop, near life-size dioramas, and so much more. Step back in time with us for this regional first!

Join us for the opening reception and Founders’ Day Celebration
on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010:

Exhibit Opening Reception, 1-4 pm
Founder’s Day Celebration, 10-5pm

For Kids!: Fenced In or Fenced Out?:
Student Art Contest & Show!
Grades 4-12 This student art show will serve as a companion exhibit to Between Fences and will display alongside it. (Nov. 12-Dec. 31). Artwork Submission Deadline: Friday, November 5 at 2:00 PM. Various media accepted. Call or e-mail the museum for details. Grand prize for each grade!

FOUNDER’S DAYSaturday, November 13, 2010, 10AM-5PM
Celebrate with us as we honor our founders and volunteers on this special day! Admission is FREE all day on Founders’ Day! Celebrate the museum’s founding. Founder’s Day discount offered in our museum store. Not a member? Join today!

Founder’s Day Celebration, 10-5pm