A Lively Experiment

Notes on collections and events at the RIHS

Object Thursday: Linen Corsets and Leather Pants

It’s not your typical Casual Friday, but it was a Wonderful Wednesday morning. Dana Signe Munroe, Justin Squizzero and I dressed for a photo shoot for a new museum rack … Continue reading

14 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

What Cheer! Day Preparation Underway

It’s a busy week for us here at the RIHS, as everyone prepares for our first What Cheer! Day  on Saturday, October 13. There are activities at every site: lectures … Continue reading

9 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

Sneak a Peak at the Gallery

Each day we work at the museum, we get a little closer to finishing the exhibit installation. The cases in the first floor gallery have been emptied and re-installed with … Continue reading

21 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

All Cleaned Up

We arrived at 8, and started cleaning at 10. We finished a little after 4, with three rooms and two light fixtures cleaned. Along the way, we learned a few … Continue reading

24 April 2012 · 2 Comments

Stanton Beldon’s 1862 Diary on Twitter!

  • Am busy planting my potatoes, corn, etc. It is late I know but I have been busy with various matters. Girls visited Mrs. Sarah Olney 22 hours ago
  • Alman ploughed for me to-day. Pay him $3.00 per day. Apple trees now in full bloom a fair blossoming. 1 day ago
  • Mr. Miner preached to-day as usual. Text- And every eye shall see him and they who pierced him. 2 days ago

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