Monthly Archives: April 2011

Ask a Curator – Handpainted Pearlware Chamber Pot

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

The questions and comments are in. Now here’s some information on our first Ask a Curator object. This handpainted pearlware chamber pot from Fort Stanwix National Monument dates to c. 1790-1835.  The exterior decoration suggests that the chamber pot was stored in … Continue reading →

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The British…I mean Patriot’s Day Is Coming!- Come out and celebrate this historic day

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Patriot’s Day is a civic holiday (celebrated in Massachusetts and Maine) to commemorate the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolution. To commemorate this occasion, there are several activities taking place at … Continue reading →

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Ask a Curator – An Experiment in Visitor Engagement

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

One thing we love about our volunteers is how they help us think about objects in different ways. As museum professionals with years of training and experience, we often forget how “regular people” see museum objects. Since we are curating these objects … Continue reading →

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