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December 12—Family-Drop-in Workshop
Simple Gifts
December 19—Winter Walk with Family
& Friends
102 Prospect Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451
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Fruitlands Museum
January 9 - March 26—WinterFest
Winter 2015-2016
January 9—Family Discovery Day:
Let it Snow!
February 6—Winter Hiking Clinic with JUMP
Winter at Fruitlands is Packed with
Art, Nature & History!
February 13—Family Drop-in Workshop:
Pop-Up Valentine Cards
February 20—Winter Sports Clinic with EMS
Enjoy outdoor fun, inspiring films and family programs at Fruitlands this
winter. We’ll have sledding, a snowshoe clinic, and drop-in craft workshops
along with new Food for Thought film nights and–back by popular
demand–Wingmasters: The World of Owls!
March 12—Winter Hiking Clinic with JUMP
March 10—Wingmasters: The World of Owls
More information on upcoming events
at www.fruitlands.org
Become a Member!
Enjoy the many benefits of membership,
including unlimited free admission and a
10% discount at the Museum Store and
Fruitlands Café. Visit our website or call
978.456.3924 ext. 288.
Executive Committee
Marie LeBlanc, President
Ken Cochrane, Vice President
Kerry Lewis, Secretary
Ellen Hazen, Treasurer
MUSEUM HOURS
Winter Season
Art Museum, Visitor Center & Store Open
November 8, 2015 - March 26, 2016
Weekends: 12 - 5PM
The Fruitlands Café and historic buildings
will reopen on April 15, 2016
The Art Museum will house an exhibit that builds on the “Hidden Hudson”
show from the fall and showcase even more rarely seen Hudson River
School landscape paintings along with a focus on our extensive Native
American collection. It will feature ceramics, basketry, animal hides and
regalia from across North America that has been in storage for a number of
years. With such large collections, Fruitlands has plenty of historic objects
to choose from and we hope you’ll drop by to see these fascinating artifacts
and learn about America’s Native People and the Hudson River
School artists.
Don’t forget that Winter Season admission is FREE for museum members
and only $5/guest for nonmembers! We’re open on weekends from noon5PM, with activities and programs during the week so be sure to check the
event calendar in this newsletter and online at fruitlands.org/events
Board of Trustees
Eileen deCastro
Kent dur Russell
Todd K. Helwig
John Laupheimer
John Ott
Heidi Hunter Siegrist
Peter Von Loesecke
DIRECTIONS
Kiowa Dispatch Bag I c. 1880
Leather, polychrome beads
Rt 2 to exit 38A. Go South on 110 to first
right onto Old Shirley Road. Follow road
2.5 miles, Fruitlands is on the right.
Museum programs are sponsored in part by
the following partners and members like you!
Fruitlands Museum is a proud member of:
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Winter 2015-2016
Winter Season is a bittersweet time on the Fruitlands
campus. On one hand, we are eagerly ready for snow as we
get the fire pit ready and pull out the sleds in anticipation
of fun on the hills and great winter programs. At the same
time, we have closed our historic buildings and said goodbye to the Museum Café (and those delicious french-fries)
until spring.
exhibit with interesting workshops and activities
planned that connect with the shows. Our
Food for Thought film series also returns with
fortifying soup and conversation to accompany
these thoughtful films. Be sure to review the
calendar and plan your winter visit remembering
that programs take place throughout the week as
well as the weekends when the Museum Store, Art
Museum, trails and Visitor Center are open. We’ll
have the warm beverages ready and look forward to
seeing you soon.
Fortunately, the Art Museum is open for our weekend
visitors. Based on the overwhelming response to our
Centennial Exhibition last winter, we are once again
featuring selections from our permanent collection.
Special exhibitions highlighting our Native American
and Shaker collections will join this fall’s “Hidden Hudson”
P.S. Winter is also an important season for the
Museum’s fund-raising goals. I hope you will
join me in making a special gift to Fruitlands and
supporting the work we do.
From the Director’s Desk
It’s Winter at Fruitlands
Fruitlands Hosts First
Cyclocross Race
More than 400 athletes participated in the
Fruitlands Cup of Cyclocross race on October
24, 2015. A huge thank you to Fruitlands
Trustee, John Laupheimer and Gary David of
Bell Lap Coaching who designed the course
which took full advantage of the hilly terrain.
The race attracted visitors from all over the
region and raised money for the Museum in
the process.
Fruitlands Museum is holding a 24-hour fund-raising challenge on
Tuesday, December 1st. Every gift, no matter the size, will add up to
something huge because when we meet our goal this fall, a friend of
Fruitlands has offered a matching gift of $10,000!
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective
power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage
philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. It is held the first
Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year.
Donations to Fruitlands help support all areas of the Museum.
Gifts can be made online, in person, over the phone, or by mail.
Find out more and track our progress at Fruitlands.org/support and
on Facebook and Twitter where we’ll be posting special videos and
updates throughout the day.
Gifts can be made
Fruitlands Receives Trails Grant
The Baker-Polito administration recently announced that Fruitlands has
been granted a 2015 Recreational Trail Grant, one of 30 community projects
to receive over $800,000 in grants. Fruitlands will use the $14,730 grant
to widen and improve portions of the Fruitlands Museum’s trail system to
allow motorized Gator access, allowing individuals with mobility impairments
the ability to enjoy the Museum trail system. The project will also fund new
interpretive signage related to archaeological sites along the trails. These two
initiatives aim to encourage greater public access to the Museum’s natural and
cultural resources.
Upon announcement of the grant, Fruitlands Executive Director Wyona Lynch-McWhite commented, “We are very
pleased that the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has awarded this grant to Fruitlands. This
funding will be instrumental to increasing access for visitors with limited mobility to explore one of the most
beautiful spots in Central Massachusetts. And, the addition of new signs explaining the connections between the
natural landscape and the people who have inhabited our Land, will enrich the experience for all our visitors.”
This project is supported by a matching grant from the Sun Hill Foundation.
• Online at Fruitlands.org/support
• In person at the Fruitlands Museum Office from 9AM-5PM
• Over the phone by calling 978.456.3924 x288
• By mail at 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451
Gift Memberships
Fruitlands memberships make
great holiday gifts for friends,
family, teachers, neighbors,
business associates, and employees.
Membership includes free
admission to the Museum and
grounds, discounts on events and
programming, and a 10% discount
at the Museum Store and
Museum Cafe.
For a complete list of membership
levels and benefits, visit our
website at www.fruitlands.
org/membership or call Holly
Mansfield at 978.456.3924 x288.
Questions? Contact Suzanne Myer Smith at 978.456.3924 x289,
and get ready to GIVE!
Fruitlands Museum invites middle school and high
school aged students to submit two-dimensional
or three-dimensional art w
ork for an exhibition at
Fruitlands in Harvard, MA from April 15-June 19, 2016.
Students are encouraged to submit h
i-resolution digital
photos of their artwork completed in the 2015-2016
academic year for consideration. Please visitwww.
fruitlands.org/exhibitions,entries for more information
and an application.
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Please check our inclement weather hotline for cancellations—978.456.3924 x280
Family Discovery Day:
Let it Snow!
DECEMBER
Family Drop-in Workshop:
Simple Gifts
Saturday, January 9
12-4PM
Saturday, December 12
12-4PM
Stop in at the Café where we will
have all the goodies needed to craft
a simple holiday gift or a charming
holiday memento. Choose from a
Shaker lavender sachet, colorful
sun catchers for your window, or
a clothespin reindeer ornament.
Kits are $2 each and a Museum
Interpreter will show you how to put
it all together!
Free with Admission
Kick off the winter season with this
afternoon of all things snow. Make
winter crafts including snowflake
garlands, snow globes, and paintings
made with ice. Read picture books
about snow and the winter landscape.
And if there is snow on the fields and
hills, you can join us for a snowman
building workshop, too!
Saturday, December 19
1-2PM
Explore nature in this hour-long
ramble across fields and glens at
Fruitlands Museum. Interpreters
will lead participants in a guided
walk along Fruitlands’ most notable
features—archaeological sites, scenic
vistas of the Nashua River Valley,
and our thriving forest—as we
watch for signs of winter. This walk
covers a mile of varied terrain and
should be considered moderately
easy. Trail shoes, walking stick,
and warm hats recommended.
Saturday, February 20
12-4PM
Free with Admission
Meet the staff of Eastern
Mountain Sports and learn the
essentials of snowshoeing on the
Fruitlands fields. Equipment will
be available for loan so you can
set out to practice this energetic
winter sport on the Museum’s hills
and trails.
JANUARY
WinterFest
Winter Walk with Family
and Friends
Snowshoeing Clinic with EMS
Saturdays and Sundays,
January 9-March 26
12-5PM
Members FREE,
Nonmembers $5/person
Winter at Fruitlands means outdoor
fun and adventure! Bring your sleds,
snowshoes, and cross country skis
for some high-energy fun as you
explore our snow-covered hills and
woodland trails. If you prefer a little
quiet contemplation and reflection,
make a visit to the Art Museum to
view a selection of objects from the
Native American collection or visit
our special exhibition Hidden Hudson.
Whatever your preference, hot
chocolate and a toasty fire will help to
keep you warm this winter season!
MARCH
Winter Hiking Clinic with JUMP
Saturday, March 12
1-4PM
Free with Admission
Hit the trails with educators from
Just Understand My Potential
(JUMP) and learn critical cold
weather hiking skills while
enjoying nature in Fruitlands
wintery woodlands. Waterproof
footwear, gloves,
and hats strongly
recommended.
FEBRUARY
Members $10, Nonmembers
$15 includes admission to
Winterfest
Saturday, February 6
1-4PM
This program shows how owls use
their specialized powers of sight,
hearing and flight to survive and
thrive. A wealth of fact and folklore
about these masters of the night
explains the natural and unnatural
history of owls.
Free with Admission
Hit the trails with educators from
Just Understand My Potential
(JUMP) and learn critical cold
weather hiking and survival skills
while enjoying nature in Fruitlands
wintery woodlands. Waterproof
footwear, gloves,
and hats strongly
recommended.
A variety of live North American
owls provides the focus of this
60-minute presentation.
Space is limited. To register call
978-456-3924 x291 or email
[email protected]
Family Drop-in Workshop:
Pop-Up Valentine Cards
Free with Admission
Give your sweetheart a handcrafted
St.Valentine’s card made with love.
Join us for a fun drop-in workshop
where Museum Interpreters will
show you how to make three fanciful
pop up cards—each with
a unique heart-shaped
message of love!
All materials provided.
Sunday, March 10
1-2PM
Children under 12 years
$5 each
Winter Hiking Clinic
with JUMP
Saturday, February 13
1-4PM
Wingmasters:
The World of Owls
In Praise of Fruitlands’ Dedicated Interpreters
“I’m moved to drop you a note about my recent visit to Fruitlands...
We’ve been there many times as I’ve been card carrying member for
years. I’m grateful for the invaluable experience we receive at each
visit. But this trip was EXTRAORDINARY ... a true gem was the ingenious
docent at the Farmhouse. She cleverly gave each individual child
a role as an Alcott sister and their cousin William ... then proceeded
to help them get in character (with dress up), explained each room,
[and] asked THEM questions ... Any time you really make an impression
like this, it can be truly life-changing. Great job to all!”
Thank you,
Christine Brooks 9/9/2015
When not in character, the people in the photo are:
Kaitlyn Brown, Grace Brown, Georgia Brooks,
Sydney Brown, Johno Brooks.
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Fruitlands Reads
Book Group
Fruitlands Museum is proud to present five captivating books
that link with the museum permanent collections and many
of the ideas and themes they embody. Read along and join
Fruitlands staff for lively discussions and light refreshments
throughout the year. Limited quantities of each
title are available at the Fruitlands Museum
Store. Check our website for dates of more Book
Group meetings later in the year.
Sunday, March 6, 1-2PM—March by Geraldine Brooks
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize! From Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine
Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March. Brooks follows March as he leaves
behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his
marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. March secures Geraldine Brooks’ place as a
renowned author of historical fiction.
For more information on this book visit www.fruitlands.org/bookgroup
Museum Store Features Gifts for All Seasons
Fruitlands Museum Store offers a great selection of handmade holiday ornaments,
jewelry, original water colors, prints, baby knits, ceramics, glass and more from local
artisans!
HolidayOpen House
Food For Thought Film Series
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March of the Penguins (FAMILY
EDITION)
Sunday, December 20
Film: 1:00-2:30PM,
Activities: 2:30-4:00PM
Suggested Donation: $5/person
Braving icy winds, freezing temperatures
and starvation, this is the incredible true
story of an Emperor penguin’s quest to
bring new life into the world. Following
the film, families can make their own
diorama of a wintery scene.
TINY
Wednesday, January
13, 7:00-8:30PM
Suggested Donation:
$5/person
From 1970 to 2010,
the average size of a
new house in America
has almost doubled.
Yet in recent years,
many are redefining
their American Dream
to focus on flexibility,
financial freedom,
and quality of life over
quantity of space. TINY
takes us inside six homes that are smaller
than the average parking space, stripped
to their essentials, exploring the owners’
stories and the design innovations that
make them work.
Saturday, December 12, 12-5PM
Additional 5% discount for all customers!
• Free Gift Wrapping
• Refreshments
• Children’s Crafts Activities
• Meet the Vendors
Museum Store Hours
Winter Season: Saturdays
and Sundays 12–5 PM
FRUITLANDS WELCOMES NEW ARTISAN
C.A.S. Handmade Inc., of Sterling, MA, joined the
artisans at the store in October with locally designed
and hand stitched bags in several styles
and colors—www.cas-handmade.com
Trash Dance
Wednesday, February 10, 7:00-8:30PM
Suggested Donation: $5/person
Choreographer Allison Orr finds beauty and grace in
garbage trucks, and in the unseen men and women who pick
up our trash. On an abandoned airport runway, two dozen
trash collectors and their trucks deliver—for one night
only—a stunningly beautiful and moving performance, in
front of an audience of thousands.
American Commune
Wednesday, March 2
7:00-8:30PM, Suggested Donation: $5/person
In 1970, 1,500 hippies and their guru, Stephen Gaskin,
founded a commune in rural Tennessee.
Raised in this alternative community,
filmmakers and sisters Rena and Nadine
return for the first time since leaving in
1985. The film charts the rise and fall
of America’s largest utopian socialist
experiment and the women’s own family
tree. American Commune finds inspiration
in failure, humor in deprivation and, most
surprisingly, that communal values are alive
and well in the next generation.
Children of the Arctic
Wednesday, March 23 7:00-8:30PM
Suggested Donation: $5/person
Photo credit: Kevin Hoth
Children of the Arctic is a year-in-the-life portrait of Native
Alaskan teenagers coming of age in Barrow, Alaska—the
northern-most community of the United States. Under
the weight of societal and environmental issues, these
promising teenagers are finding it challenging to sustain the
adaptability that has long defined their people in one of the
most inhospitable places on earth.
Art in Nature 2015 Award Results
First Place in the Juried
competition to Oshkosh
by Brendan Stecchini
First Place in the Popular Vote
competition to Flight by
Bernie Zubrowski
Second Place in the Juried
competition to Flight by
Bernie Zubrowski
Second Place in the Popular
Vote competition to Oshkosh
by Brendan Stecchini
Third Place in the Juried
competition to Bete de Lascaux
by Madeleine Lord
Third Place in the Popular Vote
competition to Fantail by
Bernie Zubrowski