CLARKSVILLE, TN – Listed below are the events scheduled at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center for the month of February.

Exhibitions

Art of the Horse, January 31 – April 9 | Kimbrough Gallery. This invitational show features a variety of 2D and 3D works of art inspired by the equine. Artists include Jill Soukup, Booth Malone, Matt Flint, Mary Ross Bushholz, Sandy Graves, Rox Corbett, Shawn Cameron and more.

A Woman’s Room, February 1 – April 16 | Lobby. From hairpins to high heels and anything in-between, check out this selection of artifacts from the Museum collections pertaining to women’s fashion.

Roger Dale Brown: Capturing the Essence, through February 26 | Crouch Gallery. Roger Dale Brown has made it his life’s work to connect deeply to places around the world, incorporating knowledge of their nature, history, architecture and culture in his creative process. This collection of plein air landscapes showcases his passion and admiration for the outdoors.

Nights & Cities: Impressions in Lithography, through February 26 | Jostens Gallery. Richard Florsheim (1916 – 1979) was an American painter, lithographer and sculptor who studied and exhibited across Europe, Chicago, New York and beyond. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art and right here at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.

Making a Difference, through February 26 | Harvill Gallery. Celebrate Black History Month with these stories of trailblazers from Clarksville’s African American community.

Maria D’Souza: From Dreams, through March 19 | Orgain & Bruner Galleries. Using the world’s most iconic animals as the raw form, Maria D’Souza combines design, color and dimension to create beaded skull works that stylistically range from western to contemporary.

Events

History on the Rocks @ Strawberry Alley Ale Works, January 26 | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us Downtown at Strawberry Alley Ale Works for a special history happy hour with Second & Commerce magazine. Check out the newest issue along with conversations with contributing writers!

First Thursday Art Walk, February 2 | 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. – 8 p.m. Brutha’s BBQ food truck will be set up in the Courtyard. Join us in the Turner Auditorium at 6 pm for a special Black History Month program in association with the Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society and the ClarksvilleMontgomery County African American Legacy Trail.

Champagne & Chocolate, February 3 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $75 tickets. The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s premier winter fundraiser, Champagne & Chocolate, is back for the first time since 2020! Invite your date or a group of friends to this evening soiree and indulge in a selection of savory and sweet bites, and of course, champagne & chocolate! Place your bids in the silent auction packed with unique art pieces and donated items perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift for your love. Live music and a wine pull add to the fun of the night!

Programs

Storytime & Craft, February 2 & 16 | 10:30 a.m. | All ages, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. Join us in the Family Art Studio to read our favorite children’s books and create fun themed crafts! *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards, February 12 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | All ages, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. Celebrate love and kindness with family and friends by creating your own handmade Valentine’s Day cards at the Museum! Participants can make up to three cards to take home. *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.

You With the BIG Name – Storytime, Book Signing & Craft, February 19 | 2 p.m. | Ages 7+, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Turner Auditorium & Family Art Studio. Join local author Natesia Turner as she reads her new children’s book all about building confidence, self-love and empowerment, You With the BIG Name. Then, head down to the Family Art Studio for a personalized craft! Grab a copy of the book in Seasons: The Museum Store.

Family Art Saturday: Sparkling Winter Paintings, February 25 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Ages 3+, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. Create a magical swirling work of art with paint and Epsom salt! This activity is open-ended, self-motivated and based on experimenting. Each one will be unique and beautiful. Come prepared to get a bit messy! *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.

F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains, exhibit open daily | Trains run Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and the last Saturday of each month 1 p.m. – 4 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.

Closings

The Museum will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 3 for a special event.