CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.- A list of Customs House Museum exhibits and activities for the month of September 2015.

Exhibits:
In the Footsteps of Alvin York through September 28th
Alvin York was one of the most decorated World War I soldiers from Tennessee. This exhibit celebrating his life is brought to us by the Museum of the American Military Experience. Sponsored in part by Nanette Morford Allstate Agency.

Donna Rizzo: Rhythm in Clay through September 30th
Donna Rizzo became a full time clay artist in 2002 after leaving a long career in dance. She has received both the Governors Award in the Arts (distinguished artist) and a Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Grant. This Exhibit is sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine.

Darkroom Junkies: Structured through October 1st
This group exhibition features work by the local photography organization known as the Darkroom Junkies. All of the photography in this exhibition was taken on film and produced in a darkroom.

Yesterday’s Child through October 4th
On display is selection of vintage toys, clothes, and photos from the museum collection.

Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits September 8th – 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.

Art of the Staff through September 27th
See a variety of work created by the staff at the Customs House Museum, on display in the lobby gallery.

Activities:
September First Thursday Art Walk
September 3rd, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on September 3rd. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Author Emily DeLoach Gatlin, a Clarksville, TN native, will be signing copies of her “bookazine” The Unknown Hendrix, available at Seasons: The Museum Store.

Digging up the Past: In the Footsteps of Alvin York
Thursday, September 24th, 6:30 pm
Tennessee native Michael E. Birdwell will be giving a presentation on the life of Alvin York, one of the most decorated World War I soldiers from Tennessee. Birdwell received his Ph.D. in Cultural History from UT in 1996 and is Professor of history at Tennessee Tech. Free admission. Event sponsored by the Austin Peay Department of History and Philosophy and the Kiwanis Memories of Service and Sacrifice Project. In conjunction with the exhibit In the Footsteps of Alvin York.

“Story Time with Ms. Sue”
September 2, 24, & 30, 10:20 – 10:45 a.m.
Join us as we learn about illustrators and their styles while listening to wonderful stories. No one is too young or too old to enjoy a good picture book!

“Let’s Find”
September 10 & 16, 10:20 – 11 a.m.
Each program explores the exhibits through a different topic and includes a story and a craft. This activity is appropriate for children 2 to 6 years old. Siblings are always welcome.

Family Day: “Let’s Make Paper Collages”
September 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Before recycling those old magazines and calendars, let Ms. Sue show you how you can repurpose some of the pictures to create your own unique work of art. This activity is for everyone in the family!

Children’s Room Theme – “Art in Nature”
Located in the Kimbrough Gallery, the Children’s Room provides families hands-on learning experiences through picture books, puppets, puzzles, and other creative play items, as well as arts and crafts activities. Parents, please help your children clean up and put things away before you leave.

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, September 7th for Labor Day.

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