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Rose Hill Park Opensthis SummerIn partnership withFrederick CountyParks andRecreationDepartment, theMSV will open anew public park onthe Museum’s RoseHill property thissummer. Rose HillPark will feature a1.25-mile walkingtrail, eight newinterpretive signstelling the site’sCivil War story, restrooms, and a parking lot. A so opening of RoseHill Park is anticipated to take place in July with formal openingevents to follow in the fall. Following its official opening, Rose HillPark will be open year-round, dawn to dusk. Watch www.theMSV.orgfor announcements about the opening date and related activities.

New Story Quilt ExhibitionOpening in the MSV ChangingExhibitions Gallery on September 9and using the powerful medium ofstory quilts, And Still We Rise:African American Story Quiltsnarrates nearly four centuries ofAfrican American history. roughthe display of nearly 70 quiltscreated by an international group ofmore than 60 artists from theWomen of Color Quilters Network,the exhibition tells the history of theAfrican American experience,capturing the stories of freedom’sheroes, ranging from FrederickDouglass to urgood Marshall toJackie Robinson.Story quilting is an art form that isderived in part from a long, rich history and goes beyond quiltingpatterns. Story quilting expands on traditional textile-arts techniquesto record, in fabric, events of personal or historical significance. AndStill We Rise will be on view in the MSV through December 31, 2016.Look inside this calendar for details on the September 8 ExhibitionOpening Reception, the September 13 Care of Quilts program, specialgallery talks on September 16 and 25, and the free And Still We RiseFamily Day on September 24.And Still We Rise: African American Story Quilts is curated by artist,historian, and director of the Women of Color Quilter’s NetworkCarolyn Mazloomi, PhD, and organized by Cincinnati Museum

Center, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and theWomen of Color Quilters Network. And Still We Rise at the MSV issponsored by BB&T and Shenandoah Country Q102 and presented incollaboration with the Winchester NAACP.

Celebrate summer withthe MSV at Gardens atNight! ese casual,family-friendly eventsfeature live music,FREE children’sactivities, and food,beer, and wineavailable for purchase.anks to sponsorNavy Federal CreditUnion, admission is

FREE to all active duty, National Guard, and Reserve militarypersonnel and their families.Don’t miss this summer’s concerts! On July 8, e FabulousHubcaps will bring rock-and-roll oldies to the MSV; onAugust 12, celebrate the '80s with retro band e Reflex; andcap off your summer on September 9 with '70s classics fromthe Robbie Limon Band.

Gates open at 6 p.m.; the music goes from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring yourown chair. FREE to MSV Members, ages 12 & under, and activemilitary and Reserve personnel and their families; all others: $10.No outside food/drink permitted. Not a member? Not a problem,join today at www.theMSV.org and seeGardens at Night for free!

Food & Fun on August 27!Celebrate the Valley’s agricultural heritage and enjoy FREE admissionand activities at the MSV TasteFest on August 27! Taste lavendershortbread cookies, freshly made cheese, apple cider donuts, locallygrown fruits and vegetables, edible flowers, and more. Enjoy cookingdemonstrations by professional chefs, a guided garden walk, kitchen-focused gallery tours, a display of antique tractors, and kids activities,live music, and vendors selling delicious treats under a shaded tent.See www.theMSV.org for the day’s detailed schedule. Lunch will beavailable for purchase; event is rain/shine.Admission and activities are free to allthanks to TasteFest sponsor Trilogy at Lake Frederick featuring Region’s 117.

A makerspace is opening at the MSV in September! Amakerspace is a community center that engages children,families, and adults in STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Art, and Math) through innovative, hands-onlearning experiences. e new MSV Makerspace is located in theformer café and in the BB&T Learning Center. Much more than a make-and-take activity center, the MSVMakerspace will provide Shenandoah Valley residents a chanceto apply problem-solving skills, test, and revise their ideas,experiment, collaborate, and have fun. e MSV Makerspacewill include electric wheels for throwing pottery, a kiln for firingceramics, robotics kits, and a 3D printer. Get a sneak peek of the MSV Makerspace! From 10 a.m. to4 p.m. during the July 16 Glen Burnie Day event, the MSV willhost an open house in the new makerspace.Beginning Sunday, September 11, the MSV Makerspace will beopen to the public. e makerspace will be open on Tuesdaysfrom 4 to 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child (up to age 18) pervisit. Adults and children may purchase $50 and $25 admissioncards, respectively, allowing for six visits each. Makerspace attendees are encouraged to experiment with whatinterests them most. For those looking for inspiration, the MSV

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will suggest activities and provide materials based on changingmonthly themes. September’s theme will celebrate the exhibitionAnd Still We Rise: African American Story Quilts by offeringattendees the opportunity to design and sew their own quiltblocks. A Homeschool Art Studio is being offered from 10 to11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, September 7 through November 9.See inside this calendar for program registration information.

Featuring more than 70 plein-air paintings of the communities,farmlands, waterways, and historically significant places of theShenandoah Valley, Painting the Valley: Works by Andrei Kushnir is onview in the Shenandoah Valley Gallery through September 11, 2016.An accomplished artist who has exhibited his work nationally, AndreiKushnir has painted more than 260 Shenandoah Valley landscapesduring the last decade. His works depict popular Shenandoah Valleylandmarks as well as places treasured by locals but little-known to therest of the world. Meet Andrei Kushnir at the MSV onAugust 11. Look inside for program details! Paintingthe Valley is sponsored by Shenandoah County Q102and the Woltz–Winchester Foundation.

New MSV Logoe MSV has unveiled a new logo to herald its plan to expand as anart park! e MSV is now entering the next phase of its Master Planand plans to open 90 additional acres of its landscape with theinstallation of three miles of hiking, biking, and walking trailsenhanced by imaginative garden structures and outdoor artinstallations. e new logo graphic was inspired by the eight-point starmotif that is commonly featured in regional decorative arts, such astextiles, furniture, and folk art. e blue and green colors of the logorepresent the Valley’s natural beauty, while the curving line in itscenter evokes both the Shenandoah River and the miles of paths thatare now planned for the MSV landscape. Look for the new logo nexttime you visit and read more about the Master Plan onwww.theMSV.org.

Garden WalkaboutWednesday, July 6 • 10–11 a.m.See what’s blooming in the MSV’s seven-acreGlen Burnie Gardens on this guided tour ledby MSV Director of Gardens Perry Mathewes.Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. Admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Extended Summer HoursWednesdays, July 6–August 3110 a.m.–8 p.m.anks to generous sponsorship from builderHoward Shockey & Sons, Inc., free admissionWednesday hours are expanded from 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. every Wednesday now throughAugust 31. Bring a picnic to enjoy in theseven-acre gardens, and tour the exhibitionsand Glen Burnie House for free!

Free to individuals and families. Sponsored byHoward Shockey & Sons, Inc.

e Fabulous Hubcaps Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.Dance under the stars to doo-wop harmonies,classic rock-and-roll, famous Motown hits,and more from acclaimed oldies band eFabulous Hubcaps at this fun outdoorconcert. e night also includes admission tothe MSV galleries and gardens (6–9 p.m.) andfree activities for families (6–8 p.m.). Food,beer, and wine will be available for purchase.Bring your own chair. Gates open at 6 p.m.;music begins at 7 p.m. Free to MSV Members, ages 12 & under, and activemilitary and Reserve personnel and their families; allothers: $10. Additional costs apply for food, beer,and wine purchases; no outside food/drinkpermitted. Rain/shine. Sponsored by Navy FederalCredit Union and Shenandoah Country Q102.

e Jungle Book at the MSVSundays, July 10, 17 & 24 • 3 p.m.Enjoy the adventures of Mowgli fromRudyard Kipling’s e Jungle Book* come tolife featuring over a dozen actors costumed innative and traditional styles of India. is liveand colorful theater presentation will be heldin the beautiful surroundings of the MSVWater Garden. Bring a picnic and your ownchair/blanket for a delightful aernoonperformance. Suitable for children and adults.Adults and children (must be accompanied by anadult): $5. In the event of rain, performance will beheld inside the MSV Reception Hall. Purchasetickets online or at the door; visit www.theMSV.orgor call 540-662-1473, ext. 240. *Rudyard Kipling’sThe Jungle Book adapted by R. Rex Stephenson.

Youth Workshop:Painting OutdoorsTuesday, July 12 • noon–4 p.m.

For rising 5th–8th graders. Participants willtour the exhibition Painting the Valley: Worksby Andrei Kushnir, then head outside to painten plein air. Bring a sack lunch to start off theworkshop. Materials and instructionprovided.MSV Members: $20; all others: $25. Registrationrequired by July 8; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Tiny Tales Story Time: Go FishWednesday, July 13 • 11–11:30 a.m.

Enjoy fun stories about fish read by AimeeGangai, Handley Library youth serviceslibrarian. Held in the drawing room of theGlen Burnie House, this program is for ages2–5 with an adult. Free. Registration not required. MSV admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc

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Teen Workshop:Painting OutdoorsThursday, July 14 • noon–4 p.m.For rising 9th–12th graders. Teens will tourthe exhibition Painting the Valley: Works byAndrei Kushnir then head outside with brushand easel to paint en plein air. Bring a sacklunch to start off the workshop. Materials andinstruction provided.MSV Members: $20; all others: $25. Registrationrequired by July 8; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Glen Burnie DaySaturday, July 16 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Enjoy free admission to the MSV on thisspecial day. Take in a free antique andmodified car show coordinated by theShenandoah Region Antique AutomobileClub of America (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), bring the

family for free children’s activities (all day),enjoy a free outdoor concert by the ClarkeCounty Brass Quintet (noon), and check outthe new MSV Makerspace during an openhouse (10 a.m. 4 p.m.). roughout the dayand compliments of Glen Burnie Day sponsorDon Beyer Volvo and Volkswagen ofWinchester, a life-sized car made of LEGO®bricks will be on display, too. Food fromJordan Springs Market and Strite’s Donutswill be available for purchase. Admission and activities are free to all. Car ownersinterested in participating in the car show:registration forms are available at www.theMSV.org.

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Only on view in the MSV Changing Exhibitions Gallerythrough July 31. You don’t want to miss this exhibition!From 1895 to 1910 Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was one ofthe most significant artists in all of Europe. His work becamesynonymous with the international Art Nouveau style,popularly called le style Mucha in Paris. With a focus on theworks created during the 1890s, this exhibition shows acreative man exploring possibilities when the emphasiswas on defining a new art, fit for the new century. Enjoy vintage lithographs, original drawings, paintings,books, advertising ephemera, and more. Works andobjects in this exhibition are drawn from the holdings ofthe Dhawan Collection, Los Angeles, one of the largestand finest private collections of Alphonse Mucha’s workin the United States. Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau is organized by LandauTraveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California, and sponsored at the MSV by WINC 92.5 FM.

Youth Workshop:Mixed Media ArtTuesday, July 19 • noon–4 p.m.For rising 5th–8th graders. Participants willexplore the exhibition, Suzanne Stryk: Noteson the State of Virginia on view in the drawingroom of the Glen Burnie House, then createtheir own mixed media works of art. Bring asack lunch to start off the workshop.Materials and instruction provided.MSV Members: $20; all others: $25. Registrationrequired by July 15; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Garden Stroller StrollWednesday, July 20 • 10–10:30 a.m.Explore tropical plants in the gardens withMSV Horticulturalist Chantal Ludder duringthis program for adults with their in-strolleror front-carrier companions (ages 3 & under).

Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. MSV admissionis free on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Teen Workshop:Mixed Media ArtThursday, July 21 • noon–4 p.m.For rising 9th–12th graders. Teens willexplore the exhibition Suzanne Stryk: Noteson the State of Virginia on view in the drawingroom of the Glen Burnie House, then createtheir own mixed media works of art. Bring asack lunch to start off the workshop.Materials and instruction provided.MSV Members: $20; all others: $25. Registrationrequired by July 15; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Adult Workshop:Plein Air PaintingSaturday, July 23 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Celebrate the exhibition, Painting the Valley:Works by Andrei Kushnir, by exploring the artand techniques of plein air painting (paintingoutdoors), with art instructor Cindy Redmon.Materials provided. Beginners welcome.MSV Members: $45; all others $50. Registrationrequired by July 15; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Meet in the Museum lobby.Rain date: July 30.

Garden Lunch Box Lesson:From Asparagus to ZucchiniTuesday, July 26 • noon–12:30 p.m. Explore the Vegetable Garden withMSV Manager of Gardens and GroundsBryan Shepherd. Free (admission fee applies for garden visits notduring program time). Meet at the garden entrance.Program cancelled during inclement weather.

Youth Workshop: Art NouveauTuesday, July 26 • noon–4 p.m.For rising 5th–8th graders. Participants willtour the exhibition Alphonse Mucha: Masterof Art Nouveau, then create an Art Nouveau-inspired painted glass window hanging. Bringa sack lunch to start off the workshop. MSV Members; $20 all others: $25. Registrationrequired by July 22; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Teen Workshop: Art NouveauThursday, July 28 • noon–4 p.m.For rising 9th–12th graders. Teens will tourthe exhibition Alphonse Mucha: Master of ArtNouveau, then create an Art Nouveau-inspired painted glass window hanging. Bringa sack lunch to start off the workshop.Materials and instruction provided.MSV family-level members $20 all others $25.Registration required by July 22; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

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Garden Walkabout Wednesday, August 3 • 10–11 a.m.Take a guided tour with MSV Director ofGardens Perry Mathewes. Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. Admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Glen Burnie Salon Series:Akemi TakayamaThursday, August 4 • 5–7 p.m.is evening in the Glen Burnie Housefeatures a performance of classical music byviolinist Akemi Takayama with celloaccompaniment by Kelley Mikkelsen. Enjoywine and cheese from 5 to 6 p.m.; musicbegins in the drawing room at 6 p.m.MSV Members, SU students & faculty: $40; allothers: $45. Register by August 1; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473 ext. 240.

Workshop: Seed Collecting 101Sunday, August 7 • 1–2:30 pmLearn how to collect, clean, and packageseeds from annual and vegetable plants withMSV Horticulturalist Chantal Ludder. Tourthe gardens while collecting seeds and takehome five seed packets.MSV Members: $10; all others: $15 (includes MSVadmission). Register by August 3; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Meet at garden entrance.

Tiny Tales Story Time: Fun with FoodWednesday, August 10 • 11–11:30 a.m.Visit the Glen Burnie House for stories andsongs about the food in gardens. Led byHandley Library Youth Services LibrarianAimee Gangai. For ages 2–5 with an adult.Free. Admission is free on Wednesday thanks tosponsor Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.

Meet the Artist: Andrei KushnirThursday, August 11 • 2–3 p.m. Enjoy an informal Q&A conversation withplein air artist Andrei Kushnir and view hisworks in the exhibition Painting the Valley:Works by Andrei Kushnir.MSV Members: free; all others $10 (includes MSVadmission). Register by August 9; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

e ReflexFriday, August 12 • 6–9 p.m.Celebrate '80s music and enjoy free activitiesfor kids (6–8 p.m.). Beer, wine, and food willbe available for purchase. Bring your ownchair. Gates open at 6 p.m.; music beginsat 7 p.m. Free to MSV Members, ages 12 & under, and activemilitary and Reserve personnel and their families; allothers: $10. Additional costs apply for food, beer,and wine purchases; no outside food/drinkpermitted. Rain/shine. Sponsored by Navy FederalCredit Union and Shenandoah Country Q102

Garden Explorers:Art in the GardenTuesday, August 16 or Saturday, August 20 10:30 a.m.–noon Ages 4 and up will take a guided tour of theexhibition Painting the Valley: Works byAndrei Kushnir, learn how artists are inspiredby nature, and then head outside to createtheir own works of art en plein air. MSV Members: $3 per child; all others: $5 per child;adults (must accompany children): free. Pre-registerat www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Walk-ins welcome as space permits.Meet at the garden entrance. Sponsoredby Winchester Casket Company.

Garden Stroller Stroll: SeedsWednesday, August 17 • 10–10:30 a.m.Tour the gardens with MSV HorticulturalistChantal Ludder and collect seeds fromannuals to plant next year. Chantal will alsoshare tips for talking with children aboutplant life cycles and seeds. For adults withtheir in-stroller or front-carrier companions(ages 3 & under). Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. Admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Treasures from the Vault:Longrifles Friday, August 19 • 2–3 p.m. Explore the art and technology of longrifleswith MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers.During the program Nick will demonstrate alongrifle’s flintlock mechanism. Free to MSV Members; all others: $10 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by August 17; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Garden Lunch Box Lesson:Pop-Up Tropical GardensTuesday, August 23 • noon–12:30 p.m. Learn how to grow tropical plants in ourdecidedly non-tropical zone with MSVHorticulturalist Chantal Ludder.Free (admission charged to visit gardens andgalleries). Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather.

Shenandoah Valley TasteFestSaturday, August 27 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Visit the MSV for FREE and celebrate Valleyagriculture! Activities include cookingdemonstrations, fresh local products andfood-related items available for purchase, aguided garden walk, live music, lectures, kids’activities, gallery tours, and a display ofantique tractors. Lunch will be available forpurchase from Jack Knuckle Gourmet.Admission and activities are free. Seewww.theMSV.org for adetailed schedule of events.Sponsored by Trilogy at LakeFrederick and Region’s 117.

Bluegrass at the MSV:Bud’s CollectiveSunday, August 28 • 2–3 p.m.Experience harmonious vocals and blazingfast banjo music at this outdoor performancefrom acclaimed bluegrass band Bud’sCollective. Bring a chair. Proceeds benefit freecommunity events at the MSV.MSV Members: $5; all others: $10; ages 12 & under:free. Admission fee applies for garden and galleryvisits. Purchase tickets online by August 27 and beentered in a free drawing to win four tickets toSeptember’s Gardens at Night concert and a one-year MSV Family Membership ($115 prize value).

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Enjoy classical music. Explore seed collecting. Celebrate the '80s at Gardens at Night. Meet an artist.See treasures from the vault. Check out the TasteFest. It’s all happening in August at the MSV!

Garden Walkabout Wednesday, September 7 • 10–11 a.m.Take a guided tour with MSV Director ofGardens Perry Mathewes. Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. Admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Homeschool Art StudioWednesdays, September 7–November 910–11:30 a.m. Young artists (5th–8th graders) will learntechniques of drawing, painting, ceramics,and other media as they explore 2D and 3Ddesign in a fully equipped studio during this10-week program. Supplies included.MSV Members: $160; all others: $180 (get a StudentMembership for $15!). Registration required byAugust 31; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Exhibition Opening ReceptionThursday, September 8 • 7–9 p.m. Enjoy this wine & cheese receptioncelebrating the opening of And Still We Rise:African American Story Quilts.Free to MSV Members; all others: $20. Cash bar.Registration required Call 540-662-1473, ext. 213, orvisit www.theMSV.org/AndStillWeRise.Sponsored by BB&T and Shenandoah Country Q102.

Robbie Limon BandFriday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.Celebrate '70s music and enjoy free familyactivities (6–8 p.m.). Food, beer, and winewill be available for purchase. Bring a chair.Gates open at 6 p.m.; music begins at 7 p.m. Free to MSV Members, ages 12 & under, and activemilitary and Reserve personnel and their families; allothers: $10. Additional costs apply for food, beer,and wine purchases; no outside food/drink, please.Sponsored by Navy FederalCredit Union and ShenandoahCountry Q102.

Care of QuiltsTuesday, September 13 • 10–11 a.m.Learn how to handle, care for, display, andstore your quilts with MSV Registrar andCollections Manager Kyle Bryner. Plan totour And Still We Rise aer the program.MSV Members: $10; all others: $15 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by September 11;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Tiny Tales Story Time:Art is EverywhereWednesday, September 14 • 11–11:30 a.m.Visit the Glen Burnie House and hear storiesand songs about art led by Aimee Gangai,Handley Library youth services librarian. Forages 2-5 with an adult. Free. Registration not required. MSV admission isfree on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Gallery Talk:African American Story QuiltsFriday, September 16 orSunday, September 25 • 2–3 p.m.Explore quilts and African American historyin the new exhibition, And Still We Rise:African American Story Quilts during thisinteractive talk with MSV Deputy Director ofArts and Education Nancy Huth.Free to MSV Members; all others: $10 (includesMSV admission). Pre-register by September 14 or23; visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473,ext. 240. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Garden Explorers:Little SurveyorsSaturday, September 17 or Tuesday,September 20 • 10:30 a.m.–noon Ages 4 and up will hear fascinating storiesabout surveyor and Winchester founderJames Wood, explore the tools of earlysurveyors, learn to read a map, then draw amap with a compass in hand.MSV Members: $3 per child; all others: $5 per child;adults (must accompany children): free.Pre-register at www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Walk-inswelcome as space permits. Meet at thegarden entrance. Sponsored byWinchester Casket Company.

Author’s Lecture: e BartlettBook of Garden ElementsSunday, September 18 • 2–3 p.m. Take a pictorial journey through e BartlettBook of Garden Elements with author RoseBartlett as she discusses the origins of gardendesign features and provides practical tips forusing these elements in your garden. A booksigning will follow the progam. MSV Members: free; all others: $10 (includes MSVadmission). Register by September 16. Visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Garden Stroller StrollWednesday, September 21 • 10–10:30 a.m.Explore the gardens and learn about howhoneybees, butterflies, earthworms, andladybugs help grow healthier gardens withMSV Horticulturalist Chantal Ludder. For

adults with their in-stroller or front-carriercompanions (ages 3 & under). Free. Meet at the garden entrance. Programcancelled during inclement weather. MSV admissionis free on Wednesday thanks to sponsor HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

And Still We Rise Family DaySaturday, September 24 • 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.Celebrate African American culture andhistory during a day of stories, music,dramatic readings, quilting demonstrations,and gallery talks celebrating the newexhibition And Still We Rise: AfricanAmerican Story Quilts. See www.theMSV.orgfor a detailed schedule of the day’s events. Free to all. Sponsored by BB&T and ShenandoahCountry Q102, And Still We Rise is presented at theMSV in collaboration with the Winchester NAACP.

Garden Lunch Box Lesson:Historical & Heirloom PlantsTuesday, September 27 • noon–12:30 p.m. Learn about old-fashioned herbs and plants,including plants used traditionally formedicines, soaps, fabrics, and dyes, with MSVHorticulturalist Chantal Ludder.Free (admission fee applies for garden visits notduring program time). Meet at the garden entrance.Program cancelled during inclement weather.

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Free Admission10 a.m.– 4 p.m. HGarden Walkabout 10–11 a.m. HHomeschoolArt Studio 10–11:30 a.m. $ R ☺

ExhibitionOpeningReception:And Still We Rise7– 9 p.m. FM R

And Still We RiseExhibition Opens10 a.m. FM ☺

Gardens at Night: Robbie LimonBand 6– 9 p.m. FM ☺


Final Day of Painting theValley: Works byAndrei Kushnir

MSV Makerspace noon–6 p.m.$ ☺

Care of Quilts 10–11 a.m. $ R

MSV Makerspace 4–7:30 p.m.$ ☺


HomeschoolArt Studio 10–11:30 a.m. $ R ☺

Tiny Tales 11–11:30 a.m. H☺

Gallery Talk:African AmericanStory Quilts 2–3 p.m. FM R


Garden Explorers10:30 a.m.– noon $ R ☺

MSV Makerspace noon–6 p.m.$ ☺Author’s Lecture:Bartlett Book ofGarden Elements 2–3 p.m. FM R

Garden Explorers10:30 a.m.– noon $ R ☺

MSV Makerspace 4–7:30 p.m.$ ☺

Free Admission10 a.m.– 4 p.m. HGarden StrollerStroll 10 –10:30 a.m. H ☺HomeschoolArt Studio 10–11:30 a.m. $ R ☺

And Still We RiseFamily Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. H ☺

Garden LunchBox Lesson:Historical &Heirloom Plants noon–12:30 p.m. HMSV Makerspace 4–7:30 p.m.$ ☺


HomeschoolArt Studio 10–11:30 a.m. $ R ☺

MSV Makerspace noon–6 p.m.$ ☺

Gallery Talk:African AmericanStory Quilts 2–3 p.m. FM R

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SEPTEMBERCelebrate a new exhibition. Discover African American history. Dance to '70s classics at Gardens at Night.Meet an author. Discover old-fashioned herbs. It’s all happening in September at the MSV! 2016

Galleries & ExhibitionsOpen year-round;10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday. Closed: Monday,Thanksgiving day, December 24 and 25,and January 1.

House & GardensOpen April throughDecember.

AdmissionIncludes house, gardens& galleries. Adult: $10,youth (13–18)/senior: $8,MSV Members & ages 12& under: free.

MSV MakerspaceOpens September 11!4–7:30 p.m. Tuesday,Noon–6 p.m. Sunday$10 adult; $5 child.

Extended FREE Summer Hours10 a.m. to 8 p.m. onWednesdays nowthrough August 31, 2016.

Adult Group ToursGroups of 10 or more.$8 per person.Reservations required.540-662-1473, ext. [email protected]

Student ToursGroups of 10 or more.Cost varies with tour.Reservations required.Please submit a studenttour request form atwww.theMSV.org/schools

Food at the MSVLight fare and drinks areavailable for purchase inthe Museum Store.Picnics are welcome inthe gardens.

Museum StoreOpen 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (Museum admissionnot required).

Individual and familyadmission are waivedevery Wednesday, allday, thanks to corporatesponsor HowardShockey & Sons

Discounted ratesand guided tours areavailable for adult andstudent groups of 10 ormore. Reservations arerequired for all groupsand group admissionfees apply, including onWednesdays.

The MSV is a proudparticipant in the NationalEndowment for the ArtsBlue Star Museumsinitiative and offers freeadmission to the nation’sservice members,including National Guardand Reserve and theirfamilies from MemorialDay through Labor Day(now–September 6,2016). Please note: MSVis closed on Monday.

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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley901 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 l 540-662-1473 l www.theMSV.org

is program supportsShenandoah Valley artists byproviding space where theymay organize and displayexamples of their work. Onview in the Museum’s Lewisand Glaize Halls (first floor).Free.

Artscape DisplayNow through July 17

Organized by the ShenandoahArts Council, this displayincludes more than 30 originalworks created by regionalartists and appearing onbanners now on viewin Old TownWinchester.

Art on the Brain at the MSVJuly 19 through October 16

Organized in partnership withthe Adult Care Center of theNorthern Shenandoah Valley,this display features more than40 abstract paintings createdby people diagnosed withvarious forms of dementia andAlzheimer’s disease.

Glen Burnie Salon Series: Trio TAJThursday, October 6 • 5–7 p.m.is special evening in the Glen Burnie Housefeatures a wine & cheese reception and aperformance by the acclaimed clarinet, cello, andpiano trio, Trio TAJ. Held in the drawing room, theevening’s performance will include works by Frenchcomposers Gabriel Fauré, Louise Farrenc andothers. Mingle, enjoy wine & cheese, and tour thehouse and gardens from 5 to 6 p.m.; musicbegins at 6 p.m.MSV Members, SU students & faculty: $40; all others: $45.Register by October 4; visit www.theMSV.org orcall 540-662-1473 ext. 240.

Adult Workshop: Appliqué QuiltingSaturday, October 8 • noon–4 p.m.Celebrate the exhibition,And Still We Rise: AfricanAmerican Story Quilts andlearn to make an appliquéquilt square with quiltingexpert and instructorPamela Pampe. Basic sewingskills required.

MSV Members: $45; all others: $50. Registration required by October 2; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Supplies included; lightrefreshments provided.

Adult Workshop:Drawing from NatureSaturday, October 29 • 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.Enhance your observational skills and record yourexperiences in the natural world with artistSuzanne Stryk whose work is featured in the GlenBurnie House exhibition Notes on the State ofVirginia. Bring a sack lunch and your ownsketchbook, 5 ½” x 8” or larger. All other materialsand light refreshments provided.

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MSV Members: $40; all others $48. Registration required by October 24; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Seating limited. Meet at thegarden entrance.

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Coloring Page: Backpack Adventures at the MSV!

Be an Explorer!ere’s somethingnew for kids at theMSV! Now youcan explore thegardens and GlenBurnie Houseusing a backpackfull of cool stufflike a magnifyingglass, a compass,and a wildlifeguide. Ask a grown up to bring you to the MSV and go onan adventure together to check out plants, draw a gardenmap, explore a family tree, write a poem, and look for signsof wildlife at the MSV. Just ask for the backpack at the redbuilding at the garden entrance (please return it to the sameplace before you leave). anks to our friends at WinchesterCasket Company, the backpack activity is free!

Cut here to display your artwork

Here are some people from James Wood’sfamily tree. Taken around 1850, this picture isof (left to right) Thomas Glass, William WoodGlass, and Ella Glass. MSV archival photo.

Did You Know?Cows, ducks, geese, trout, chipmunks, squirrels, red-tailed hawks, andmore animals live at the MSV. Next time you visit the gardens, look foranimals or signs of animals (like animal footprints or nests in trees).e Virginia Wildlife guide inside the green MSV backpack will helpyou spot animal activity in the gardens.

What is a Family Tree?Have you ever heard someone talkabout their family tree? A family treeis a drawing or a chart that showshow the different members of afamily are related to each other.When you explore the MSV with thenew backpack activity, look inside thegreen backpack for the family tree ofWinchester founder James Wood andsee how many pictures of peoplefrom his family tree you can find inthe Glen Burnie House. e backpackalso has a worksheet for you to createyour own family tree.

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