Jeff L Headley
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Each SAPFM chapter is familiar with what museums and must sees are in their area. This might be a good place to post your likely must see. Let's say within an easy one day trip.
SAPFM Regional Chapter must see's
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The Great Lakes Chapter
The Detroit Institute of Arts has a small, but very nice, collection of Early American Furniture.
The Toledo Art Museum has a smaller American collection, but riveting Dutch and Italian pieces.
The Henry Ford has a very good collection of furniture with much more shown in the houses in the village. (this used to be Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, but we're now supposed to call the entire complex : "The Henry Ford". )
Mike
The Great Lakes Chapter
The Detroit Institute of Arts has a small, but very nice, collection of Early American Furniture.
The Toledo Art Museum has a smaller American collection, but riveting Dutch and Italian pieces.
The Henry Ford has a very good collection of furniture with much more shown in the houses in the village. (this used to be Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, but we're now supposed to call the entire complex : "The Henry Ford". )
Mike
Jeff L Headley
Well-known member
Virginia Chapter:
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester) www.shenandoahmuseum.org
Belle Grove Plantation (Middletown) www.bellegrove.org/
Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/
Carlyle House (Alexandria) www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park
Gabsby"s Tavern (Alexandria) alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
Abram's Delight (Winchester) www.winchesterhistory.org/abrams_delight.htm
Long Branch (Millwood) www.historiclongbranch.com/
DAR www.dar.org/
Williamsburg www.history.org/
I have left many out and I will try to add more soon.
I would hope other Virginia chapter members might add their recommendations also
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester) www.shenandoahmuseum.org
Belle Grove Plantation (Middletown) www.bellegrove.org/
Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/
Carlyle House (Alexandria) www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park
Gabsby"s Tavern (Alexandria) alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
Abram's Delight (Winchester) www.winchesterhistory.org/abrams_delight.htm
Long Branch (Millwood) www.historiclongbranch.com/
DAR www.dar.org/
Williamsburg www.history.org/
I have left many out and I will try to add more soon.
I would hope other Virginia chapter members might add their recommendations also
Mark Maleski
Administrator
Jeff, one other significant one springs immediately to my mind for the VA chapter:
- US State Dep't Diplomatic Reception Room https://diplomaticrooms.state.gov/home.aspx
This one has been on my to-do list for far too long...maybe the VA and Chesapeake Chapters should organize a group tour?
BTW, the current Washingtonian has the Museum of the Shenandoah on their front cover as lead-in to a "hidden gems" article.
Mark
- US State Dep't Diplomatic Reception Room https://diplomaticrooms.state.gov/home.aspx
This one has been on my to-do list for far too long...maybe the VA and Chesapeake Chapters should organize a group tour?
BTW, the current Washingtonian has the Museum of the Shenandoah on their front cover as lead-in to a "hidden gems" article.
Mark
Jeff L Headley
Well-known member
Another Museum to see in DC is the DAR (Daughter's of the American Revolution) They have a show room for each state.
Jeff L Headley
Well-known member
Of course the White House. Reservations are made by your local representative.
Jeff L Headley
Well-known member
I know there are more places to be considered in your area. What might they be???
Gateway Chapter
We have two excellent museums in the Gateway area.
1. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - A renovated American wing has some great pieces, including John Townsend federal tables (icicle inlay) and an outstanding Massachusetts bombe chest on chest. One large period room. Incredible paintings. Amazing asian art collection. Free to attend.
2. St. Louis Museum of Art - A larger broader museum. Several period rooms, outstanding American furniture. Also free.
Both of these museums have been very accommodating to SAPFM and the people have been a pleasure to get to know.
Cal
We have two excellent museums in the Gateway area.
1. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - A renovated American wing has some great pieces, including John Townsend federal tables (icicle inlay) and an outstanding Massachusetts bombe chest on chest. One large period room. Incredible paintings. Amazing asian art collection. Free to attend.
2. St. Louis Museum of Art - A larger broader museum. Several period rooms, outstanding American furniture. Also free.
Both of these museums have been very accommodating to SAPFM and the people have been a pleasure to get to know.
Cal
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