“Whilst snug in their Club-Room, they Jovially twine/ The Myrtle of VENUS with BACCHUS’S Vine.” Recognize the meter? How about now: “O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave/ O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?” That’s right. Our national anthem is set to another tune. When Americans wanted to … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Historical Interpretation
A Curtain and a Grant
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to see a very neat theater curtain at the Pella Opera House, thanks to my role as a TAN advisor. After decades of being everything except an opera house, the building was recently restored to its former glory and the Opera House staff is starting to concentrate … Continue reading
The Windmill
If you’re not from Iowa, you might read the word “Pella” and think of the window manufacturer. Well, you’re not far off — the company is based in Pella, Iowa, a small town about 45 minutes south east of Des Moines. I recently had the opportunity to visit Pella to complete a needs assessment for … Continue reading
The Bucket
Today’s post features a very ordinary object that has stood the test of time and has been elevated to the status of art. At first glance, it’s just a bucket. But, this bucket is on display in the Greek and Roman Gallery at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The metal bucket with movable handles looks … Continue reading
Soup’s On
I recently began working part-time at the Iowa Jewish Historical Society. The Historical Society is a hidden gem and I’m looking forward to increasing the publicity of the lovely exhibit gallery and fantastic collection. When you start a job, it takes a while to learn about your job and the ins and outs of the … Continue reading
Museum Minute 