MENDOCINO COUNTY MUSEUM CALENDAR
See below: Upcoming Events Current Exhibits/Programs Future Events
Upcoming Events
Our listing of Current Exhibits is right below this section.
In addition to traditional favorites (The Willits Creamery or the Frolic Shipwreck), we have exhibits featuring Mendocino Flavors artwork in the Long Gallery and a Roots of Motive Power Photo Display of mid-century logging and train operations in the Tall Gallery, and Veterans History in the Main Gallery.
May 18, 2012 Education Day with Roots of Motive Power and the Museum
Friday For high schools, please call 459-2736 for more information
May 19, 2012 Heritage Day at the Museum: Highlighting History
Saturday A variety of activities highlighting history during May, Heritage Month.
11 am - 4 pm Roots of Motive Power - Motor Cars in Motion & Restoration Yard Open
1 pm - 3 pm Collage Craft for people 6 years and up - open workshop, all materials supplied
2 pm - 4 pm Civil War 150th Anniversary Study Group - To exchange info on local impacts
4 pm - 6 pm Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Exhibit Opening Reception - refreshments
May 26, 2012 WHAT Walk
Saturday
May 27, 2012 Willits Annual Car Show and Community Festival
Sunday
June 6, 2012 Free Admission on the First Wednesday of Each Month
Wednesday Donations always cheerfully accepted.
June 24, 2012 Chautauqua 2012 celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum
Sunday An afternoon/evening of Museum history, music, poetry, drama, a wonderful meal, and a
chance to celebrate the founding of the Museum in 1972. Tickets to be purchased in advance.
July 4, 2012 Frontier Days Parade
Wednesday Look for the Museum's entry in the parade, then check out the latest exhibits.
In addition to traditional favorites (The Willits Creamery or the Frolic Shipwreck), we have exhibits featuring Mendocino Flavors artwork in the Long Gallery and a Roots of Motive Power Photo Display of mid-century logging and train operations in the Tall Gallery, and Veterans History in the Main Gallery.
May 18, 2012 Education Day with Roots of Motive Power and the Museum
Friday For high schools, please call 459-2736 for more information
May 19, 2012 Heritage Day at the Museum: Highlighting History
Saturday A variety of activities highlighting history during May, Heritage Month.
11 am - 4 pm Roots of Motive Power - Motor Cars in Motion & Restoration Yard Open
1 pm - 3 pm Collage Craft for people 6 years and up - open workshop, all materials supplied
2 pm - 4 pm Civil War 150th Anniversary Study Group - To exchange info on local impacts
4 pm - 6 pm Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Exhibit Opening Reception - refreshments
May 26, 2012 WHAT Walk
Saturday
May 27, 2012 Willits Annual Car Show and Community Festival
Sunday
June 6, 2012 Free Admission on the First Wednesday of Each Month
Wednesday Donations always cheerfully accepted.
June 24, 2012 Chautauqua 2012 celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum
Sunday An afternoon/evening of Museum history, music, poetry, drama, a wonderful meal, and a
chance to celebrate the founding of the Museum in 1972. Tickets to be purchased in advance.
July 4, 2012 Frontier Days Parade
Wednesday Look for the Museum's entry in the parade, then check out the latest exhibits.
Current Exhibits/Programs
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Now through Sept 2012
VETERANS HISTORY: PERSONAL Uniforms, medals, ration books, postcards, ammo - things collected and kept by veterans - from World War I and II, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and in-between. This is veterans' history from the personal point of view shared with the community through an exhibit in the Museum. On some Saturday afternoons, some of the veterans will be on hand to give background to the items and talk about their individual stories. Now through May 2012 MENDOCINO FLAVORS - OUR FAVORITE LOCAL FOODS Artwork from students throughout the county, and a few adults, enlivens the Long Gallery. From pears, some with spots, to pumpkins and persimmons, kids have produced their perspectives on produce and the results are creative and colorful. The Opening Reception on Sunday, January 29, featured local foods and kid-friendly things to eat- veggies and fruit with peanut butter dipping sauce, and locally-made pizza. Now throughout 2012 THE CHARLES GIVENS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION OF ROOTS OF MOTIVE POWER Charles Givens was a local logging railroad person and photographer. He also collected photographs from others. Altogether, the collection is a stunning compendium of logging and train operations in Mendocino County in the early 1900s. |
FUTURE EVENTS
Future Events in 2012
September 8-9 Roots of Motive Power Steam-Up
September 2012 Teacher Open House
October 2012 New Exhibit on Local Native American Culture and History
November 2012 Book Reception for Roots & Ridges - Wine Notes from Mendocino County
November 4, 2012 Wine Heritage Event - part of the Wine & Mushroom Festival
November 30 Museum Holiday Reception and Store Open House
December 1, 2012 Roots of Motive Power Holiday Express
To be determined Mini Maker Faire Mendocino - a do-it-yourself, home craft, Steam Punk, techno-geek event
We are always planning for our next events - if you have ideas or suggestions, or want to help out,
please contact us!
This Calendar is updated weekly.
September 8-9 Roots of Motive Power Steam-Up
September 2012 Teacher Open House
October 2012 New Exhibit on Local Native American Culture and History
November 2012 Book Reception for Roots & Ridges - Wine Notes from Mendocino County
November 4, 2012 Wine Heritage Event - part of the Wine & Mushroom Festival
November 30 Museum Holiday Reception and Store Open House
December 1, 2012 Roots of Motive Power Holiday Express
To be determined Mini Maker Faire Mendocino - a do-it-yourself, home craft, Steam Punk, techno-geek event
We are always planning for our next events - if you have ideas or suggestions, or want to help out,
please contact us!
This Calendar is updated weekly.
