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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080123 FW_ Ruby Woods Opens This Week! ________________________________ From: JeffCo Historical Society Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:45:55 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Ruby Woods Opens This Week! ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Plus, the whys of collections supplies <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=0f6c5c151b&e=70d6482893> August News from JCHS AUGUST 1, 2023 Opening This Week: Ruby Woods <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4a07b9ff83&e=70d6482893> Local artist Frank Samuelson <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=86b2159f3a&e=70d6482893> 's play with form and color draws upon movement, adventure, romance, and the subtle portrayal of excitement for life itself. Visit Ruby Woods <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=e43f46453f&e=70d6482893> , a selection of Samuelson's paintings in the downstairs gallery at the Jefferson Museum starting this Saturday, August 5. <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=a97782a4df&e=70d6482893> Extended: Landscapes: Real & Imagined From the abstract to the realistic, Landscapes: Real & Imagined <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f804e7ae2e&e=70d6482893> focuses on the work of Port Townsend artists Joan Jonland, Stephen Yates, and Thomas Wilson. Along with their work, this exhibition features many selections from our permanent collection and local collectors that have never been publicly displayed. Originally set to close this weekend, Landscapes is now staying on view in the Ferguson Gallery through September 24! <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=71407e6462&e=70d6482893> Coming Soon: Journey Stories This educational poster exhibition exploring how movement has shaped the nation takes a broad look at American expansion and migration—from the earliest European settlers and Native American displacement to the effects of transportation advancements on modern mobility. Select items from JCHS's collection will appear alongside the Journey Stories <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-ma nage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4570d1693b&e=70d6482893> posters organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. PLAN YOUR MUSEUM VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=d039472d68&e=70d6482893> Don’t forget to visit the museum every first Saturday of the month for free admission all day starting at 11:00 AM, open hours extended to 7:00 PM, and Art Walk activities in downtown Port Townsend. The Whys of Collections Supplies <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=ab4b91a9c0&e=70d6482893> Besides preserving items, there is lots of active care and tracking that goes into collections stewardship. Our team makes daily decisions to promote the long-term preservation of so many different things, and their familiarity with our collection is essential to the process. Also essential to this work is having the right supplies. In this feature, our Director of Research and Collections Ellie DiPietro walks us through some of the challenges we encounter and choices we make around ordering collections supplies. Enjoy this deep dive on “the whys of supplies” and learn how you can support collections care this August with a gift to our summer supplies fundraiser! LEARN MORE & GIVE <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=0ac375d809&e=70d6482893> Happening This Summer <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=7c16c77990&e=70d6482893> Last Month of Summer Walking Tours! It's the final month to join us for one of the two tours we're offering every Saturday! If you're feeling intrepid, you can even make your tour experience a double-header with Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend in the morning and our new Legends and Lore of Port Townsend tour in the afternoon. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for JCHS members. Visit our walking tours page to learn more, register, and plan your guided walk through local history. REGISTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=74017adc79&e=70d6482893> If you can't make a Saturday tour or just want to book a tour with a big group of friends or family, we're pleased to offer private tours between March and December for groups of up to 12 people. Visit our tours page <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=3e9b6f2e80&e=70d6482893> for more information about booking a private tour. <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=598af37da0&e=70d6482893> Rothschild House Is Open Fridays & Saturdays! The 1868 Rothschild House is open for the summer! Come for a glimpse into the daily life and memories of the Rothschild family and learn from our staff and volunteers about Uptown Port Townsend and this special 154-year-old house. Visit any Friday and Saturday between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM through September for a tour. Admission is now reciprocal with the Jefferson Museum <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=7ff6f8188b&e=70d6482893> , so pick a day to visit both! PLAN YOUR VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=694dead451&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=c3d2502115&e=70d6482893> Final Month to Visit Commanding Officer's Quarters! If you've never visited 1904 Commanding Officer's Quarters before, don't miss your chance to check it out this August! Located at the head of Officers’ Row at Fort Worden, this historic house museum offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of early 20th century senior U.S. Army officers and their families. The views from the house aren't bad either! Commanding Officer's Quarters is open for tours 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday, and admission is by donation. PLAN YOUR VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=bbb7c7b757&e=70d6482893> Original artwork top to bottom: (1) Frank Samuelson, Wind in the Woods, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in. (2) Stephen Yates, Path/Signal, 2012, acrylic on panel, 54 x 36 in. Historic image from JCHS collection: PT Electric Railway Co. streetcar on Water and Adams Streets. Horace Tucker Building in background. (ID 2005.80.39 <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/ click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=2d58f6c1ea&e=70d6482893> ) Through collections, research, exhibits, and programs, we bring people together to share, learn, and be inspired by Jefferson County arts and heritage. BECOME A JCHS MEMBER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=99c1a82ed6&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f0c6cebfaf&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=9a7cd2146a&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=8362354fd1&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=5e69ffce12&e=70d6482893> We encourage our readers to forward our newsletters to friends and family. Were you forwarded this email? Want to make sure you don't miss the next one? SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=754a4d9ffd&e=70d6482893> Copyright © 2023 Jefferson County Historical Society, All rights reserved. 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Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Plus, the whys of collections supplies <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=0f6c5c151b&e=70d6482893> August News from JCHS AUGUST 1, 2023 Opening This Week: Ruby Woods <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4a07b9ff83&e=70d6482893> Local artist Frank Samuelson <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=86b2159f3a&e=70d6482893> 's play with form and color draws upon movement, adventure, romance, and the subtle portrayal of excitement for life itself. Visit Ruby Woods <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=e43f46453f&e=70d6482893> , a selection of Samuelson's paintings in the downstairs gallery at the Jefferson Museum starting this Saturday, August 5. <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=a97782a4df&e=70d6482893> Extended: Landscapes: Real & Imagined From the abstract to the realistic, Landscapes: Real & Imagined <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f804e7ae2e&e=70d6482893> focuses on the work of Port Townsend artists Joan Jonland, Stephen Yates, and Thomas Wilson. Along with their work, this exhibition features many selections from our permanent collection and local collectors that have never been publicly displayed. Originally set to close this weekend, Landscapes is now staying on view in the Ferguson Gallery through September 24! <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=71407e6462&e=70d6482893> Coming Soon: Journey Stories This educational poster exhibition exploring how movement has shaped the nation takes a broad look at American expansion and migration—from the earliest European settlers and Native American displacement to the effects of transportation advancements on modern mobility. Select items from JCHS's collection will appear alongside the Journey Stories <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-ma nage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4570d1693b&e=70d6482893> posters organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. PLAN YOUR MUSEUM VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=d039472d68&e=70d6482893> Don’t forget to visit the museum every first Saturday of the month for free admission all day starting at 11:00 AM, open hours extended to 7:00 PM, and Art Walk activities in downtown Port Townsend. The Whys of Collections Supplies <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=ab4b91a9c0&e=70d6482893> Besides preserving items, there is lots of active care and tracking that goes into collections stewardship. Our team makes daily decisions to promote the long-term preservation of so many different things, and their familiarity with our collection is essential to the process. Also essential to this work is having the right supplies. In this feature, our Director of Research and Collections Ellie DiPietro walks us through some of the challenges we encounter and choices we make around ordering collections supplies. Enjoy this deep dive on “the whys of supplies” and learn how you can support collections care this August with a gift to our summer supplies fundraiser! LEARN MORE & GIVE <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=0ac375d809&e=70d6482893> Happening This Summer <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=7c16c77990&e=70d6482893> Last Month of Summer Walking Tours! It's the final month to join us for one of the two tours we're offering every Saturday! If you're feeling intrepid, you can even make your tour experience a double-header with Vanishing Murals of Port Townsend in the morning and our new Legends and Lore of Port Townsend tour in the afternoon. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for JCHS members. Visit our walking tours page to learn more, register, and plan your guided walk through local history. REGISTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=74017adc79&e=70d6482893> If you can't make a Saturday tour or just want to book a tour with a big group of friends or family, we're pleased to offer private tours between March and December for groups of up to 12 people. Visit our tours page <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=3e9b6f2e80&e=70d6482893> for more information about booking a private tour. <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=598af37da0&e=70d6482893> Rothschild House Is Open Fridays & Saturdays! The 1868 Rothschild House is open for the summer! Come for a glimpse into the daily life and memories of the Rothschild family and learn from our staff and volunteers about Uptown Port Townsend and this special 154-year-old house. Visit any Friday and Saturday between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM through September for a tour. Admission is now reciprocal with the Jefferson Museum <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=7ff6f8188b&e=70d6482893> , so pick a day to visit both! PLAN YOUR VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=694dead451&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=c3d2502115&e=70d6482893> Final Month to Visit Commanding Officer's Quarters! If you've never visited 1904 Commanding Officer's Quarters before, don't miss your chance to check it out this August! Located at the head of Officers’ Row at Fort Worden, this historic house museum offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of early 20th century senior U.S. Army officers and their families. The views from the house aren't bad either! Commanding Officer's Quarters is open for tours 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday, and admission is by donation. PLAN YOUR VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=bbb7c7b757&e=70d6482893> Original artwork top to bottom: (1) Frank Samuelson, Wind in the Woods, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in. (2) Stephen Yates, Path/Signal, 2012, acrylic on panel, 54 x 36 in. Historic image from JCHS collection: PT Electric Railway Co. streetcar on Water and Adams Streets. Horace Tucker Building in background. (ID 2005.80.39 <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/ click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=2d58f6c1ea&e=70d6482893> ) Through collections, research, exhibits, and programs, we bring people together to share, learn, and be inspired by Jefferson County arts and heritage. BECOME A JCHS MEMBER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=99c1a82ed6&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f0c6cebfaf&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=9a7cd2146a&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=8362354fd1&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=5e69ffce12&e=70d6482893> We encourage our readers to forward our newsletters to friends and family. Were you forwarded this email? Want to make sure you don't miss the next one? SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=754a4d9ffd&e=70d6482893> Copyright © 2023 Jefferson County Historical Society, All rights reserved. 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