Exhibits:

Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson January 13th – February 28th
See the history of our country through this private collection of vintage flags. See original pre-Civil War flags, reproductions from the Colonial era, and more.

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

Surroundings: The Art of Frank Baggett November 3rd – January 10th
Artist Frank Baggett is a Tennessean and is known nationally as a successful landscape and wildlife artist with over 40 years of experience. The love of the outdoors drew Frank into “en plein air” (painting outdoors on sight) and many of his works capture a moment in time when the lighting was “just right.”

The Art of Noriko Register January 5th – January 31st
Noriko attended art school at Bunka Gakuin in Tokyo and again in New York City. She moved from Japan to New York in 1980 and currently makes her home in Hermitage, TN. Her paintings focus on the everyday objects which fascinate her: their color and shape in the space they inhabit and the space her art creates for them.

Activities:

Champagne & Chocolate
Thursday, January 28th, 5:30 p.m.
Champagne and Chocolate is back for its seventh year to benefit the Customs House Museum. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season. Guests can enjoy a variety of tasty delicacies and bid in the evening’s silent auction, where they will find a select group of regional art, jewelry, and more. Tickets are $50 per person and go on sale Monday, December 28th! To purchase call Colin McAlexander at 931-648-5780 or colin@customshousemuseum.org.
http://www.customshousemuseum.org/calendar/champagne-chocolate

Quilt History Discussion with Judy Schwender
Sunday, January 17th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Program is free with paid museum admission or museum membership. Join us as Judy Schwender, Curator of Collections and Registrar at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY, discusses quilt history and technique. Guests are welcome to bring in their heirloom quilts for discussion. Program is sponsored in part by grant funding through the National Endowment for the Arts.

Picture Book Stories with Ms. Sue & Spencer the Bear
Every Wednesday & Thursday
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Join Ms. Sue and Spencer the Bear in the Turner Auditorium for story time.

The Art of the Picture Book
Family Day—Saturday, January 9
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Parents, this activity is for all school – aged children who love to read, draw, and/or write. This month we will look at, discuss, and read several books about well-known, and little-known, storybook bears. A writing and illustration activity will be included.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come rediscover the pleasure of picture books with your child. Bring a favorite bear book, if you would like. We will meet in the Turner
Auditorium.

Please Note: Art Activities
During the renovation of the Kimbrough Gallery and Memory Lane, the art activities will be available in the Coca Cola Café, except during birthday party rentals. January’s theme is Winter and our Forest Friends.

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 on Friday, January 1st for New Year’s Day and Monday, January 18th for MLK Day.