CLARKSVILLE, TN – On Sunday, February 28th, collector Dr. John Olson will be giving a gallery talk at the Customs House Museum.
His discussion will cover his extensive collection of American flags, political banners, and other memorabilia found in the exhibit Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson.
Dr. Olson’s presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Orgain gallery. This event is free with paid museum admission or museum membership. Join the discussion as he gives insight into objects that tell a visual tale of our states. Objects include original pre-Civil War flags, reproductions from the Colonial era, and more. Also on display is a 34 Star Parade Flag made of silk; this flag was reportedly flown at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863.
John R. Olson, MD is a practicing Clinical Pathologist in Columbia, TN. Dr. Olson graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1965 and has been in practice for 50 years.
Of Stars & Stripes is on display in the Crouch, Bruner and Orgain galleries now through February 28th.
Located at the corner of Second and Commerce Streets, the Customs House Museum is the second largest general interest museum in Tennessee. Regular museum hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sundays.
Adult admission is $7, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5, Ages 6 to 18 $3, and under six and Museum Members are free. The Museum features rotating shows, permanent exhibits, multiple galleries, and an interactive children’s area.
For more information visit www.customshousemuseum.org. For more information on above event contact Terri Jordan, Exhibits Curator, at 931-648-5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org.