Woody Guthrie: “Dustbowl Balladeer” a presentation by Mark Greenberg
In his music and his writing, Woody Guthrie chronicled the devastation of the 1930s dust storms and the Great Depression, championing the dispossessed as well as economic and social injustice. Many of his songs such as “This Land is Your Land” have become American classics, and he has influenced subsequent songwriters, among them Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
Working Out, A conversation with the Artist and the Curator
In conjunction with his current exhibition CAMBIUM (Into the Woods): Works by Bill Botzow, artist and sculptor Bill Botzow and Bennington Museum’s curator Jamie Franklin present Working Out, a conversation about Botzow’s outdoor sculptural installations, his traveling drawing projects, and his way of working. Audience participation in the conversation is encouraged. It is free and includes admission to the Regional Artists Gallery where many of Botzow’s works are on view.
Bennington Historical Society
“What We Could Build: Bennington Architecture as Technology” Presented by Jane Radocchia
Community Day – Art, History, Nature, and More
On Saturday, September 22 from 10 am to 5 pm admission to the Bennington Museum is free for all visitors. Join us for a day of Celebrating our new fall exhibitions including the 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt, Where did You Come From Anyway?: Works by Pat Musick, and the opening of WWI - Bennington and The First Great War.
Meet Vermont Artist Pat Musick
Meet artist Pat Musick at an opening reception in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Museum as we celebrate her exhibition Where Did You Come From Anyway?, a retrospective of work from Musick’s entire career spanning 55 years. This reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view September 15 through December 30. Pat is an American artist who lives in Manchester Center, Vermont.
What’s New About Jane Stickle and Her Quilt
Pamela Weeks: What’s New About Jane Stickle and Her Quilt? Pamela Weeks, Binney Family Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, shares information about the famous 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt and its maker. Weeks physically examined and conducted extensive research on the quilt in 2013, on the 150th anniversary of its making. With contributions from Bennington Museum staff and Stickle family members, Weeks was able to shed new light on the life of the Vermont farm wife who made an incredible quilt. Click on Find Out More to follow the link to purchase your tickets through the online store.
Art and Architecture of the New Deal in Vermont
Join Devin Colman, State Architectural Historian at the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation in Montpelier as he presents Art & Architecture of the New Deal in Vermont. His illustrated talk explores the New Deal art and building programs of the 1930s, with an emphasis on projects undertaken in Vermont. A graduate of Colby College, Colman earned his MS in Historic Preservation at the University of Vermont. This presentation is free and includes admission to the Museum's summer exhibition Crash to Creativity: The New Deal in Vermont.
Adventures on the Prowl for Early Vermont Furniture
In this program, Hosley shares discoveries he attained from 40 years of sleuthing around small museums, private estates and estate auctions in search of Vermont-made furniture treasures. Beginning in the 1970s, curator and author Bill Hosley, conducted the first statewide survey of Vermont furniture and has been turning over stones in search ever since. $7 for members and $10 for not-yet-members includes Hosley’s talk and admission to the Early Vermont Gallery at Bennington Museum.
Museum ABCs: Sound in Nature
Join us as we welcome Michael Clough, Educator from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum for stories, activities, and more.
Annual Social and Meeting for Members and Friends
Join with members of the museum, friends, and invited guests to honor the Walloomsac and General Stark Award winners. Hear presentations on what is happening at the museum, and what plans lie ahead.
Bennington Historical Society
"From the Village Nook to the Paradise: Bennington's Eateries of the Past" Presented by Ted Bird
Museum ABCs: He Came with the Couch
Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of exploration, stories, and art. Join us as we explore Fun with Furniture.
The Festival – Peace, Love, Harmony: 1960s Vermont FAMILY DAY
Celebrate the Season with family and friends at Bennington Museum's Family Day. Crafts, Santa, Children's Shopping Boutique, Bake Sale, and so much more!
Peace, Love, Harmony – 1960s Vermont – FESTIVAL GALA
Celebrate the Holidays and Support Bennington Museum’s Largest Annual Fundraiser to Benefit our Education Programs
Museum ABCs: Peace, Love, Harmony
Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of exploration, stories, and art. Join us as we explorethe Festival theme of Peace, Love, Harmony.
Take a Break from the Holiday Bustle with VC3
Take a break from the Holiday bustle and relax as Bennington Musuem presents VC3, a new trio whose three distinguished cellists – Elizabeth Anderson, Käthe Jarka, and Robert La Rue -- are bringing the multi-cello ensemble into the world of serious chamber music.
Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party
Want to celebrate the arrival of 2019 but bedtime is at 8:00? No problem! Put on your party clothes and join us at the Bennington Museum as we welcome in the New Year with music, party hats, noisemakers, sparkling grape juice, and the countdown to Noon!
Community Day at Bennington Museum
From its beginning, Bennington Museum has collected documents, objects, and art that reflect the region’s, and state’s, rich history. This continues today. However, over the past ten years the Museum has taken a new look at more recent works created by regional artists which has allowed the Museum and its visitors to further explore the rich history of Bennington and Vermont. Many of these works have found their way into the Museum’s collection and are included in the opening exhibitions for 2019. Join us on Saturday, February 2 when admission to Bennington Museum is FREE for everyone from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit all the new exhibitions and possibly interact with some of the student artists who are invited to come in and pick-up their Certificate of Participation in the 2019 Annual Student Art Exhibition.
New Finds about the Battle of Bennington
On Saturday, February 2 during FREE Community Day at the Bennington Museum, join the Curator of the Bennington Museum Jamie Franklin at 2:00 pm when he presents “A Battle of Bennington Veteran’s Portrait Rediscovered – and Acquired.” Learn about the fortunate circumstances that led to Bennington Museum’s acquisition of a tintype and miniature portrait of Lt. Jonathan Holton, a soldier in the Battle of Bennington. A Lieutenant of the Nichols Regiment, Holton was wounded at Bennington on August 16, 1777. Franklin’s brief presentation serves as the introduction to “Sipp Ives – a Black Green Mountain Boy Killed at the Battle of Bennington” a talk given by Phil Holland and Lion Miles exploring the often overlooked stories of the black soldiers who fought in the American Revolution.