| Sneak Preview of the Smithsonian | ||
| Have you heard? The Smithsonian is coming to Sycamore! On Thursday, November 6 you have a chance to get a sneak preview of “Journey Stories” the Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit, a branch of the Smithsonian Institute. The presentation will be given by Michelle Donahoe, Executive Director of the Sycamore Historical Society as part of the monthly Brown Bag lunch program. | ||
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| Photos: Images of from "Journey Stories" a Museum on Main Street exhibit. | ||
| “Journey Stories explores how we are all from some place else. The Smithsonian exhibit explores stories from how people came to the United State on the Mayflower to how important the mobility is to us today. Equally important to the exhibit are the Sycamore stories - when the exhibit looks at the Underground Railroad and transportation at the national level, we will be sharing Sycamore’s connections to the topic,” explained Donahoe. “We are also looking for current residents to share their ‘journey stories’ to Sycamore - why they like to live, work, or even play in Sycamore. History is not those stories form 100 years , we are contributing to Sycamore’s history today. | ||
| The presentation will also include a discussion about volunteer opportunities. To help prepare for the exhibit there are several committees: exhibit, programs, marketing, and installation. Once the exhibit arrives docents, or tour guides, are needed to lead group tours; and greeters are needed to welcome visitors. | ||
To learn more about “Journey Stories” attend the Sycamore Historical Society and Museum’s November 6 Brown Bag lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 at 308 W. State Street. The program is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. Coffee and cookies are provided. For more information contact Michelle Donahoe at sychist@tbc.net or 815-895-5762. Or you can check museumonmainstreet.org. "Journey Stories is part of the Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Illinois Humanities Council. |
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308 West State Street (Lower Level) Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-895-5762
E-mail:sychist@tbc.net