June 18, 2014
Posted by Museum Volunteer Diana Stanley The War of 1812 is often a forgotten note in American history. If mentioned at all, usually it is only to point out that the British burnt down the White House and the U.S. tried (and failed) to conquer Canada. In reality, the American...
June 17, 2014
Posted by Museum Intern Hannah Bothner “Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” These are the famous words of American poet Emma Lazarus written about the Statue of Liberty, an international symbol of freedom and democracy. The statue arrived at the New York Harbor in...
June 14, 2014
“The long sobs of the violins of autumn wound my heart with a monotonous languor.” So goes one of the most famous poems in the French language, Chanson d’automne by poet Paul Verlaine. In early June 1944, his words took a deeper meaning and changed the course of WWII. The...
June 12, 2014
Posted by Museum Intern Hannah Bothner The first match of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia will be held at 3:00 p.m. today in Brazil. The World Cup is one of the most viewed sporting events worldwide and has a long and interesting history. World Cup trophy...
June 11, 2014
Ronald Reagan's speech is famous. He said, “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” After World War II, the...
June 3, 2014
Posted by Diana Stanley, Museum Volunteer and Customer Service Representative On Sunday, June 15 bring dad in for a day of historic adventure at the Museum of World Treasures. From noon to 5 p.m. on Father's Day all dads get in free with a paid youth or adult child admission....
May 29, 2014
This week marks the 354th anniversary of the English Restoration, a time when England renounced and then reinstated its monarchy. There is exciting progress every day on our new European royalty exhibit, Creating the Crown, which is set to open to the public for our annual fundraiser on July 26. Want to see...
May 23, 2014
Posted by Museum Customer Service Representative and Volunteer Diana Stanley Barbecues by the lakeside, spending time with one’s family, and taking a break from work- all trademarks of a good Memorial Day. But what is Memorial Day? When did it begin? Why should we care beyond that the bank is...
May 22, 2014
Posted by Museum Customer Service Representative and Volunteer Diana Stanley On this on day in 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off from Missouri on an adventure of a lifetime. Officially titled the “Corps of Discovery,” the group was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase....
May 7, 2014
Did you forget flowers? This Sunday, May 11, bring your mom to the Museum for a special afternoon of fun and adventure! On Mother's Day all moms will get in FREE with a paid youth or adult admission. Make sure to check out our Summer Adventure Camps while you're here. The Museum...