[Uwhistory] Fw: February Events at MOHAI

[Susanne J. Young]

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                       February is Black History Month 



                        SPECIAL EVENT
                        Living History Day 

                        Visit an authentic Civil War camp on the grounds at MOHAI and talk to soldiers from the First Washington Infantry Regiment about what life was like in February 1865. Inside you’ll find a fashion show featuring clothing made in the 1860’s style, a spinning demonstration, re-enactors from Fort Steilacoom and an expert on medical care and surgery on the battlefield. In the late afternoon, you can enjoy tea with President Lincoln himself. Admission to outdoor activities is free. Indoor activities are available with regular museum admission. 

                        Saturday, February 16, 2008, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

                        Plus! Lincoln will visit Pike Place Market from approximately 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. He’ll deliver the Gettysburg Address under the clock, stroll thru the market, enjoy lunch and chat with visitors. 



                        SPECIAL EVENT
                        Speaking Out! 
                        Voices of Seattle's Black Community, Part II

                        A readers’ theater performance by the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc., (BHS) directed by Jacqueline Moscou. Jay Townsend and Felicia Hundley provide musical interludes. Based on oral histories, this moving and enlightening script introduces several key figures in the African American community who helped to shape Seattle. Proceeds support the mission of BHS. 

                        Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children 17 and younger. Available from www.brownpapertickets.com (1-800- 838-3006), from the Black Heritage Society (206-650-4188), or at the door. 

                        Sunday, February 10, 2008, 3 p.m.  



                        SPECIAL EVENT
                        KMPS Radio
                        Stubbs Winter Break Away

                        KMPS celebrates Winter Break by broadcasting live from family friendly locations all week and Thursday, Feb. 21 is MOHAI’s day. Listeners will be able to print a 2-for-1 coupon from the KMPS website that day. 

                        Thursday, February 21, 2008, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.



                        CONTINUING EXHIBIT
                        Lincoln: 
                        The Constitution and the Civil War 

                        Don’t miss this provocative exhibit that examines the constitutional challenges faced by Lincoln in his effort to save the Union: secession, slavery and the suppression of civil liberties. Produced by the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA in cooperation with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The exhibition was developed with generous support from the Lincoln Financial Group.

                        Accompanied by Blue vs. Gray: The Civil War in the Pacific Northwest. 
                        You may assume the Civil War had little effect on frontier life in the Northwest, but this was far from true. Discover the fascinating facts and stories that reveal how significant this national conflict was to the residents in the Northwest. 

                        Primary exhibit sponsor for Seattle presentation - Safeco Insurance. Local support also provided by 4Culture, King County and media sponsor KUOW.

                        Open through April 20, 2008 



                        AND FINALLY...
                        Last Chance!
                        Buy a raffle ticket for $5 at the MOHAI front desk and you have a chance at winning a 7-day cruise with Holland America, an overnight stay and round of golf at Suncadia Resort, or a murder mystery party at MOHAI for 12. Tickets available through February, drawing is March 19 at MOHAI's Board of Trustees meeting. 

                        Lecture by Tim Egan 
                        If you missed his lecture at MOHAI on Eastern Washington’s wine country last fall, you can view it on-line at the Seattle Channel’s website here. 

                        Story on Nearby Historian 
                        Featured in Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, Jan. 30, 2008 
                        Read a great story about one of MOHAI’s Nearby Historians - Billie Barb. Click here.



                        
                          Photo Credits: 

                        Civil War Reenactors, Courtesy of Mark Terry
                        Garfield High School Students, Courtesy of Black Heritage Society
                        Abraham Lincoln, Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
                        Illustration of Charley Mitchell by Julie Notarianni


                         
                         
                          Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) 
                        McCurdy Park, 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle, WA 98112   
                  
                              COMING IN MARCH
                              2008 Pacific Northwest Historians Guild Conference 
                              Blue vs. Gray: The Civil War in the Pacific Northwest 

                              Join historians, educators and archivists as they explore the Civil War’s effect on people in the Northwest. 

                              Early registration thru Feb. 23 is $30, After Feb. 23 it is $40. Students and seniors (62+) are $20. Friday night reception is $20, Buffet lunch is $15. Reservations for reception and lunch must be received by Feb. 23. 
                              Registration at www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. 
                              For more details, visit www.pnwhistorians.org. 

                              Sat., March 1, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
                              Welcome Reception: 
                              Fri., Feb. 29, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m. 


                              LECTURE
                              “Slavery, Secession and Treason: The Civil War in Washington Territory” 
                              Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, MOHAI Historian

                              The bloody battles of the Civil War took place back east, but the issues that caused the conflict were as powerful in the Pacific Northwest as they were in Maine and Georgia. This provocative lecture will explore the three great constitutional issues of the Civil War, here, in Washington Territory. 

                              Lecture tickets: MOHAI members $8. General Public $12. 
                              Tickets are available from www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 

                              Wed., March 5, 2008, 7 p.m


                              LECTURE
                              “We Cannot Escape History: Abraham Lincoln and the Halting Path to Emancipation” 
                              Professor Tracy McKenzie, University of Washington 

                              No individual did more to define the meaning of the American Civil War—both to contemporaries and to posterity—than President Abraham Lincoln. Yet as Lincoln framed it, the meaning of the tragic conflict changed. What began as a war exclusively to preserve the Union eventually became a war for black freedom as well. How are we to understand the halting path of “the Great Emancipator” to emancipation? 

                              Lecture tickets: MOHAI members $8. General Public $12. 
                              Tickets are available from www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 

                              Wed., March 19, 2008, 7 p.m. 


                              WORKSHOP
                              Genealogy and the Civil War 

                              Expert instructors from Seattle Public Library and National Archives and Records Administration guide you through basics of genealogical research and skills needed to use Civil War-era documentation to uncover your family’s past. Advance registration required. 
                              MOHAI members $15, General Public $25 
                              Registration at www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. 

                              Sat., March 29, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 


                              SPECIAL EVENT 
                              Rosie’s Legacy
                              Presented by Washington Women in Trades (WWIT)

                              Honoring twelve women who made history working in the trades during WWII. Hear their stories in a panel discussion led by Cindy Payne of WWIT, and enjoy an informal afternoon reception. Free to the public. 2008 calendars featuring the 12 “Rosies” will be available for purchase and signing. 

                              Wed., March 6, 2008, 1 p.m. 

                             

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