Curator's Corner
Clothing Exhibit - "Simply Quaker: Women in Plain Clothes"
2008 through 2011
Rombach Place Museum, 149 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH
In 1656, many members of the society of Friends immigrated to America in search of religious freedom. Friends, also known as Quakers, dressed in traditional mainstream fashion. Then, about 1790 fashion stopped. quakers were to wear the same style garments for the next 110 years. What was once fashionable was often described as plain, drab, peculiar, distince, unadorned and out-of-date.
"Simply Quaker: Women in Plain Dress" attempts to address some of the mysteries of the historic quaker dress: how the wearing of the gown, fichu or neckerchief, shawl, day cap, and bonnet were influence by world events, reigning kinds, Paris fashion, social culture, migration and separation.
This clothing exhibit features forty-one articles of clohting and accessories worn by Quaker women between 1840 and 1900. Exhibit hours are Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 until 4:00. There is a $5 admission fee. Group tours or a special curator presentation and tour can be arranged for groups of six or more. To schedule a tour contact the Society at (937) 382-4684 or by e-mail cchs@core.com.
"A Glimpse of Clinton County" DVD
Through the collaborative efforts of the Clinton County History Center, and various other organizations and individuals throughout our county, we now have a 30-minute DVD about the history of Clinton County. This DVD provides a "glimpse" of our county's formation, transportation, industry, education, religion, medicine and of our towns and community life. This DVD is available for $12 (plus $4.50 shipping and handling.
Toy Exhibit - "Play Dates: 1860 - 1960
November 2009 - December 2009
Rombach Place Museum - Wilmington, OH
Toys have served various functions through the years. They have taught spelling, history, georgraphy, science, morals and religion. They have taught little girls how to be mothers and how to socialize. The have amused, entertained and comforted.
The Clinton County Historical Society presents this new exhibit showing how technology, culture, prejudice and the economy have influence 100 years of child's play.
This exhibit will open on Saturday, November 29, from 1:00 until 4:00. This grand opening will be free to the public. December exhibition dates are Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 4, and Saturday December 14. This exhibit will run through 2009 (closed January and February). Admission $5.
PRESENTATIONS:
November 11, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Brigadier James W. Denver: Man and Politician by Gary Kersey
Gary Kersey wiill explore the life of General Denver, his accomplishments and his politics. Moving to Clinton County when he was seventeen, Denver served in the Mexican War, lead a party of Forty Niners overland to California, served as California State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Governor of the Kansas Territory and Brigadier General during the Civil War. Cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Reservations encouraged.
December 2, 2009 -7:00 p.m. Maidens, Men and the Military: Clinton County Fashions of 1810 by Michael and Rebecca Cooper
In preparation for our 2010 Bicentennial, we present the first in a series of Bicentennial Programs. On Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. Michael and Rebecca Cooper will present "Maidens, Men and the Military: Clinton County Fashions of 1810." The Coopers are War of 1812 re-enactors and have studied the everyday and military fashions of the early 1800s. Learn how our political relationship with England, Napoleon Bonaparte, and the ancient Greeks influenced the early fashions of Clinton County. This presentation is offered at no charge, a $4 donation is appreciated. Due to limited seating, reservations are suggested.