Cyrus Dallin Art Museum Celebrates Patriots' Day Here ye, hear ye! Experience a live reading of the Dallin Museum's two favorite Paul Revere-inspired poems-one authored by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself-brought to life by Arlington locals.
On Mon., Apr. 18, 10 a.m., also get the inside story on the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. This free program takes place in the newly renovated Whittemore Park, 611 Mass Ave, Arlington. Free parking is available in all town municipal lots. Bring a chair and/or blanket, and maybe a picnic basket? Families are welcome! You'll also learn about Dallin's 57-year battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston's North End. In addition, the museum will be open and you can view a newly acquired 3-foot antique bronze cast of Dallin's Revere statue after the presentation. Afterwards, you can move down to Town Hall and enjoy additional Patriots' Day festivities-Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! Rain date: Sun., Apr. 24, 11 a.m. Kids can attend a sculpture workshop Adding to the day's activities is a fun hands-on sculpture workshop for kids ages 6 to 12, starting at 12:30 p.m. The children will participate in an age-appropriate tour of the galleries, followed by a hand-building workshop where they explore how young Cyrus Dallin taught himself to sculpt by observing the wildlife and people around him, and then create their own clay sculptures. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space is limited! Early registration is recommended. Please register by Fri., Apr. 15 at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-sculpture-workshop-tickets-315500008017. A materials fee of $20 per child ($15 for members) is due in advance of the program. For more information, contact Nancy Blanton, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or 617.304.9655. Dallin Museum Following the Patriots Day programs, the Dallin Museum will close temporarily through early July for the installation of a new Indigenous Peoples Gallery exhibit and entry hall improvements. Visit dallin.org/news<http://dallin.org/news> for more information on this exciting project, which is supported by grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Freedom's Way National Heritage Area. For more information about Dallin's work and museum events, visit dallin.org<http://www.dallin.org>. Please call Nancy Blanton with any questions you may have: Nancy Blanton Director of Outreach and Engagement (617) 304-9655
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