Art+History: Migration

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Written By Sue Hossack

ON DISPLAY

June2 - August  28

RECEPTION

Wednesday June 24,  4pm-6pm

The Wilderness Road was a vital 500-mile, 18th-century route, primarily blazed by Daniel Boone in 1775.

The Wilderness Road saw nearly 300,000 settlers on their way south through Virginia between 1775-1810. Traveling on foot or horseback, some settled along the way, while others continued on to the interior of the nation. The Conestoga wagon later became the favorite mode of transportation.

The Museum’s history exhibit for VA250 celebrates our place on the Westward expansion. The Migration: Art + History exhibit showcases local artists’ exploration of the topic.

mi·gra·tion definition: /ˌmīˈɡrāSHən/ Noun

  • seasonal movement of birds or animals from one region to another.

  • movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions.

Artists displayed:

  • Aline de Souza

  • Charlotte Foust

  • Rita Hammonds

  • Mike Hammonds

  • Sue Hossack

  • Robert Kitts

  • Deanne Lane

  • Gina Louthian-Stanley

  • Judy Niehaus

  • Melissa Pilkington

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