CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here is everything happening at Customs House Museum in the month of November.
Coming this month:
Limited Edition Dan Hanley Christmas Cards: The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is delighted to offer boxed sets of special edition Christmas cards featuring the illustrations of one of Clarksville’s favorite artists, Dan Hanley. For over 20 years, Dan created hand-colored works of art with festive themes and sent these cards to his family and friends. Now YOU can deliver this Christmas cheer by purchasing a boxed set of Dan Hanley card reproductions. Quantities are limited! Pre-order now by calling Seasons: The Museum Store at 931-648-5780 ext. 2039.
Upcoming events:
First Thursday Art Walk, November 3, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.| Free to the public: The Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Veterans Day at the Museum, November 11 | 10:30 a.m., free to the public (does not include Museum admission): Join Susan P. Hunter, author of 77 Letters: Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam and director of the docuseries Take Me There: Vietnam, for a Veterans Day book signing and program honoring those who have served our country.
New exhibits
Of Thread & Lace, November 1 – January 1 | Harvill Gallery: Enjoy the intricate details and delicate stitchery of this curated assortment of needlepoint, lace and embroidery.
Lori Putnam: Far from Home, November 5 – January 3 | Crouch Gallery: Recognized for her expressive brushwork, contemporary compositions and intelligent use of color, Nashville native Lori Putnam paints small to medium-sized works en plein air and creates large paintings in her studio. Far from Home features works inspired by her world travels.
Vestige: Artists Creating Through Grief, November 5 – January 1 | Orgain & Bruner Galleries: This invitational exhibition features works by artists who process grief and loss through art, including award-winning artists like Alia El Bermani, Gaela Erwin, Cynthia Billingsley, David Iacovazzi-Pau, Kelly Hider, Mitzi Cross and Will Dargie.
Salute the Military, November 9 – November 27 | Lobby: In honor of Veterans Day, join the Museum in saluting members of our military here in Clarksville with photographs and artifacts spanning from the Civil War to World War II.
Programs
Fall Storytime & Craft, November 3 & 17 | 10:30 a.m. Family Art Studio | All ages, with adult: Join us in the Family Art Studio to read our favorite fall-themed children’s books and create fun crafts!
Family Art Saturday: Printing with LEGOs November 26 | drop by between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 3+, with adult | Family Art Studio: In celebration of the 90th anniversary of The LEGO Group, created by Danish toymaker Ole Kirk Kristiansen, let’s use paint and LEGOs to print unique designs on paper. Create a magnificent LEGO structure using the 12-foot wall of LEGO Bricks in the Family Art Studio. Check out creative LEGO constructions made by the Museum staff, featured in the Inspiration Tower all month long.
F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains, exhibit open daily | Trains run Sundays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. * Special Run on Friday, November 25 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m, enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region boasting a miniature castle, UFO and scenic landscape. Interact with the miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily, and themes change every season – check out the Snowflake Special, exclusively for the holidays!
Museum closings
Thanksgiving, the Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, but open for regular business hours Nov 25 – 27.
Museum Closing Early, the Museum will close at 3 p.m. on Nov. 5 for a private event.