The Museums of Kent County will host an open house at the Chestertown Visitor’s Center on Thursday, November 7, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are invited to meet representatives from the participating museums, learn about their programs and exhibits, and enjoy light refreshments.
Visitors will view new displays recently installed by the Museums of Kent County at the Visitor’s Center. One wall showcases the hand-painted wood blocks of local artist Mary O’Bara, who created a series of miniature paintings representing each of Kent County’s museums, all set against a reproduction of Simon Martenet’s 1860 map of the county.
A second installation, titled “Did You Know?”, features historical facts and stories from across Kent County. Designed to engage both residents and out-of-town visitors, the wall highlights the Museums of Kent County’s mission to share and preserve local history in creative and accessible ways.
Also on view for the occasion will be the beloved felt figures crafted by Mrs. Stirling, a cherished part of the Kent Museum’s collections. These whimsical, hand-stitched characters graced High Street storefront windows in the 1950s and 1960s, delighting generations of families who looked forward to each new display.
The Museums of Kent County is a collaborative group of local institutions working together to promote and preserve the county’s rich cultural heritage. The organization includes the Bordley History Center, Sumner Hall, the Kent Museum, the Betterton Heritage Museum, the Massey Air Museum, the Rock Hall Museum, the Waterman’s Museum, the Lodge on Eastern Neck Island, and the Worton Point African American Schoolhouse.
The open house is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Museums of Kent County at museumsofkent@gmail.com or visit www.museumsofkent.org.
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Please clarify on which day this open house is. November 7 is a Friday, but the article reads Thursday, November 7. Many thanks.
Good catch. I’ll check with author if article. Thanks.
The list of Museums of Kent did not include Sumner Hall which is one of the musuems in the group. Not sure where this omission was made but I wanted to make a note of it. Thanks.
I will correct that. Of course. I assumed this press release was accurate. Thank you.