Exhibits:

Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection October 9th – January 31st
Quilts became a popular bed cover in the early 19th century when the power loom was introduced to the United States in 1814. See a variety of quilts out of the past from the museum collection. Sponsored in part by Legends Bank

Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s October 1st – November 1st
Experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with costumes, art, and artifacts from the museum collection.

Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar October 1st – November 1st
A scar reminds us of what we’ve been, how we’ve changed, and how we’ve started over. This photography series by Nashville artist Carla Ciuffo depicts the healing of one of these wounded.

Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis October 6th – November 29th
Celebrate 95 years of history and artifacts of the Kiwanis in Clarksville.

Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits Through October 25th
Rubenstein made her name in New York City shooting celebrities such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, and Andy Warhol. This photography exhibit explores the beauty of the earth’s sky.

Activities:

October First Thursday Art Walk
October 1st, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on October 1st. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Artist Raeanne Rubenstein will be discussing her newest photography series in the exhibit Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits, on display at the museum through October 25th.

Art & Lunch Program: Vickie Vipperman
Wednesday, Oct 7th, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
In Conjunction with American Craft Week, Tennessee Artist Vickie Vipperman will demonstrate her craft of hand-weaving fabrics. Free admission to program. Bagged lunches welcome.

Fall Break Activities
October 13 – 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Ms. Sue in the Children’s Room as we explore art-related careers through hands-on activities, information about education requirements, and examples of works produced by each profession.
Tuesday – Cartoons and Illustrations; Wednesday – Automobile, Clothing, and Greeting Card Design; Thursday – Architecture; Friday – Advertising
The model trains will also run each day: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Conversations with Ms. Sue and Spencer
October 7, 21, and 29, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Ms. Sue’s friend, Spencer, the one-legged bear, is excited about living at the museum. He is looking forward to meeting all the boys and girls who visit the museum. Please join him and Ms. Sue anytime between 10 & 11:30 a.m. for fun things to make, do, and talk about. All ages welcome.

Family Day: Look! Up in the Sky!
October 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enjoy Raeanne Rubenstein’s amazing sky photos in the Orgain Gallery and then join us in the Children’s Room for hands-on activities about all kinds of flying things.

One Frightful Night at the Museum
Saturday, October 31st, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Make a stop at the museum during the city’s One Frightful Night event. We will have bubbles and chalk out in the courtyard, along with a Halloween craft to do inside with Ms. Sue. Activities are free!

All activities are free with your museum membership or paid admission. All ages are welcome! For more information, contact Ms. Sue at 931-648-5780 or sue@customshousemuseum.org

The museum will be closed Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day.

Customs House Museum 200 S. Second Street Clarksville, TN 931-648-5780 www.customshousemuseum.org