Henry Sheldon Museum

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26 12-1! Please join us for "Forecasts in Post-Roe America," a noontime talk in conjunction with our “Artists in the Archives” exhibition. Professor Caitlin Knowles Myers will talk about what the future holds following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Two timely and important talks this July. Please stop by!

All talks are free with museum admission (and free to members and students with ID).

For more information: https://t.co/r234EizAEa

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Did you miss Artists in the Archive: Collage & Place as Archive yesterday?

Watch this engaging webinar on YouTube: https://t.co/noldqrfHbz

Artists in the Archives is supported by the Walter Cerf Community Fund. Presented in partnership with the Kolaj Institute.

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Don't miss the Holiday Trains exhibition on view until Saturday, January 7.

The trains will be running Tuesday - Saturday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. this week. The Museum will close for the winter season on Saturday, January 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Learn more: https://t.co/vxJTKlWatx

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Don't miss Artists in the Archive: Collage & Place as Archive on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Kolaj Institute. It is supported by the Walter Cerf Community Fund.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/o5mwjWJkYB

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Don't miss Artists in the Archives: Community, History & Collage. This exhibition will be on view until Sat., Jan. 7.

This exhibit is presented in partnership with the Kolaj Institute. It is supported by the Walter Cerf Community Fund.

Pictured: "The Unknowns" by Nancy Bernardo

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A warm welcome to the Sheldon's new Collections Manager Allison LaCroix!

See the story in the Addison County Independent (for subscribers): https://t.co/OOwBotPBPQ

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Don't miss the exhibition "Elephant in the Archives: Silences, Erasures & Relevance," on view at the Henry Sheldon Museum until January 7, 2023.

Learn more: https://t.co/R2ursqVWqm

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Henry Sheldon Museum's Stewart-Swift Research Center!

The exhibition "Archiving History: Stewart-Swift Research Center at 50 (1972-2022)" is on view at the Sheldon until January 7, 2023. Don't miss it!

Learn more: https://t.co/Gg5yX8qzdp

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Many thanks to all of the Museum's volunteers and friends who braved the storm to help secure the third-floor windows in the Judd-Harris House on Friday!

Many concerned members of the community contacted Museum volunteers, staff, and trustees--thank you so much!

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Due to inclement weather, the Henry Sheldon Museum will be closed today, Friday, December 23.

Stay safe and warm!

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An interview with the Henry Sheldon Museum's new Executive Director is one of the Vermont Arts Council's most read stories this year!

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#8 in our top 10 most read stories of 2022:

Stephanie Skenyon joined the @SheldonMuseumVT as executive director in 2022. In this interview she describes how the community came together to buoy the museum and helped it to flourish in difficult times.

https://t.co/djJdn1Xpzk

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Santa's watch is ticking!

Last call to purchase raffle tickets for the Henry Sheldon Museum's Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Museum or online.

See the trees and wreaths and purchase tickets online here: https://t.co/FGkTUkXPYD

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Did you miss Artists in the Archives: Women in the Archives on Wednesday, December 14?

Catch this innovative round-table discussion on the Henry Sheldon Museum's YouTube channel. See the program here: https://t.co/9krEsUlfyN

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Don't miss the Museum's annual Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle!

See the trees and wreaths here: https://t.co/FGkTUkXPYD

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased online or in person at the Museum. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 20.

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Don't miss Member Appreciation Week at the Henry Sheldon Museum!

Members will receive an extra 10% off applicable purchases in the Museum Store and one free raffle ticket to the Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle.

The Museum will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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Thanks to artists Alexa Frangos, Elaine Luther, xtine, Vicki Scheele, and Nancy Bernardo, and to archivist Bernadette Birzer for a wonderful program! Thanks, too, to Dr. Ellery Foutch for sharing her amazing hosting skills!

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This was a fascinating event @SheldonMuseumVT about the representation of #women in #archives & collage #artists interpretations. There were some beautiful & thought provoking outcomes. The #exhibition 'Artists in the Archives: Community, History & Collage' is on until January.

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Don't miss this excellent webinar!

Artists in the Archives, exhibition and programming, is presented in partnership with the Kolaj Institute. It is supported by a generous grant from the Walter Cerf Community Foundation.

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Another great online event coming up at @SheldonMuseumVT Wednesday pm, 12/14!
Artists in the Archives: Women in the Archive w/ Alexa Frangos, Elaine Luther, xtine (@designeducator), Vicki Scheele, & Nancy Bernardo (@dec_debris)- register @ https://t.co/qEFD2z8CzF

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The Henry Sheldon Museum welcomed over 300 visitors at its recent Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3. The Museum thanks all staff, volunteers, engineers, and musicians who made this festive, fun day possible!

Holiday Trains are running until Saturday, January 7!

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See the Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle here: https://t.co/FGkTUkGMWD

Not a Museum member? Do you need to renew your membership? Start here: https://t.co/IxcZHKm2v3

Thank you for supporting the Henry Sheldon Museum!

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Join the Henry Sheldon Museum for member appreciation week, Tues., Dec. 13 through Sat., Dec. 17. Museum members will enjoy an extra 10% off applicable items in the Museum store and will receive one free raffle ticket for the Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle.