Artist John Murray Exhibition
John Murray studied painting and sculpture at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Upon graduation, he worked in the Bureau of Printing...
1st Museum in the U.S. dedicated to 4th President James Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison
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Bathing Fashion Reflects Society's Rules
History, as a study, is multi-faceted; interconnecting societal structure with economics, fashions, food, etiquette, architecture, art,...
Regaining Bits of Overlooked History
Every now and then, we are able to accept donations that belong to an often overlooked portion of local history, our Black-owned business...
Major General and 12th President of the United States; 2nd Cousin of 4th President
Major General, 12th President Zachary Taylor. (Fun Fact: Taylor had never cast a vote until he ran for the Office of President of the...
It is a trunk, not a chest.
For as long as humans have traversed the lands they have had to carry belongings with them. As a nomadic people, prior to the...
A Clean Sweep
Several weeks ago, Finders Keepers donated this two piece broom making system to the museum. The “kicker” on the left was a wrapping...
Mr. Madison's Shoe Buckles
On February 27, 1801, James Madison, Senior died in Orange, Virginia. His eldest surviving son, James Madison, Jr. (Father of the U.S....
This Piano Participated in History...
We’ve recently received a long-term loan of an 1850/52 grand piano with a link to Bloomsbury from the Camper family via the Jerdone...
We think we know....but do we?
On December 2, 2018, the Museum opened our newest permanent cultural exhibit space, The Mannahoac [Mannahoack, Manahoack, Manahoac]...
Minstrelsy / Minstrel Show / Black Face
Please note that the while this topic is sensitive, and the performance of blackface is unthinkable today, it is being presented in this...