Gunn Museum Exhibit Opening Reception Photos

August 29, 2019

The exciting new exhibit, Washington, Connecticut: An American Story, opened at the Gunn Historical Museum on August 17^th with a celebratory reception. The community gathered to have a first look at this long-awaited exhibition, enjoying the beautiful summer afternoon with treats by the museum’s dedicated volunteers and catering by the Mayflower Inn & Spa.

This exhibit is a collaborative community undertaking that touches on the major turning points in Washington’s history, giving visitors an understanding of the unique people, places and events that have shaped the town we know and love today. If you haven’t seen the exhibit yet, we encourage you to do so!

Take a look at photos from the opening festivities:

Jennifer Averill and children (11th generation Averills!) in front of photomural of ancestors

Curator Stephen Bartkus with George watching over

Trustee Sal Sorce with artist David Graves and exhibit designer Zoltan Csillag

Trustee Rod Pleasants and Steve Godwin

Docent David Babington with viistor

Trustee Holly Flor greeting visitors

Abdo Ballester in front of his Mojito King photo on Then & Now wall

Connie Royster, Wykeham Rise alumna with exhibit designer Julia Nable

Artistic rendition of Chief Waramaug by David Graves

Volunteer Madeline Revere sharing the digital exhibit with young attendee

Ladies hats then and now

Learning about the 5 villages

Then & Now Mural

Trustee Suzie Paxton and son explore the digital exhibit

Holiday in the Hills

Volunteer Paula Krimsky ready for visitors to arrive.

Learn more
Learn more about the exhibit with our behind the scenes interview with Curator Stephen Bartkus

Visit the Museum

Gunn Historical Museum
5 Wykeham Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7756
www.gunnlibrary.org/gunn-museum/

Museum Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10:00 to 4:00
And by appointment

Photo Credits
Photos above: Carl Weese and Gunn Historical Museum
Top banner photo: Fabio Malavazzi

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