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August News Test your knowledge of Lyme Street architecture New "From the Archives" blog traces history of the Marvin-Griffin House. What is the house's Albany connection? What is it used for now? Recommend the blog to all your history-loving friends! Read more... Publication Award Filled with many wonderful works seen in the exhibition from fall 2010, With Needle and Brush features discussions by guest curators of the exhibition, Carol and Steve Huber, experts in the field of needlework. The Museum won second prize for Books in the unit cost over $10 category of the New England Museum Association's 2012 Publication Award Competition for With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River Valley . Take a look at the beautifully illustrated book. Two new exhibitions open October 5 Images of churches in Madison, Lyme, and East Haddam, and a new photo of the Old Lyme First Congregational Church celebrate these buildings that give New England towns and villages a unique sense of place and define, in many minds, the New England character. Organized by Historic New England, White on White: Churches of Rural New England presents over 40 photographs by renowned architectural photographer Steve Rosenthal depicting iconic New England meetinghouses and churches. Read more... The exhibition includes works from her Lyme Art Colony colleagues, like this Robert Vonnoh portrait of Wilson and her daughters from the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC, to provide an artistic context for her paintings and visual documentation of the Wilson family’s role in the colony. The Art of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson: American Impressionist illuminates the artistic career of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson (1860–1914), wife of President Woodrow Wilson. It is the first major retrospective of her work in 20 years. Read more... Prepare for Wee Faerie Village 2012! Children will delight in the fun and whimsical creations while adults marvel at the creatively conceived and handcrafted works of art. The Museum will be open seven days a week to accommodate demand. This fall marks the return of one of the most highly anticipated family events in recent years. From October 5 through November 5, the grounds and gardens of the Museum become a wondrous site for creativity through Wee Faerie Village: In the Land of Picture Making. Over 30 artists transform the Museum’s eleven acres into a magical land featuring faerie dwellings that represent subject matter found in landscape paintings, including trees, flowers, sunlight, and wind. Take a look at 2009 Faerie Houses... Peek at the 2012 events... Share your love of the Museum with visitors Volunteer docents are trained to interact with visitors to the Griswold House offering both enthusiasm and information. Our next training session is scheduled for September 10 and 24 (10am-3pm). Docents volunteer for two 3.5 hour shifts monthly. Contact the Museum’s education department for more information David or (860) 434-5542, ext. 115. Café Flo Expanded menu, extended hours, and a river view! See the new menu... SHOP EVENT Saturday, August 25 All Abuzz About Bees with Christopher Swift A family friendly, hands-on discussion with beekeeper Christopher Swift of Swift Farm demonstrating beekeeping and honey harvesting using a model hive. GALLERY TALK Sunday, August 26 2pm Gateway of Empire: A Close Look at Edward Lamson Henry’s Sir William Johnson Presenting Medals to the Indian Chiefs of the Six Nations at Johnstown, N.Y., 1772 Theodore Gaffney, Facilities Manager Included with Museum Admission The Museum has reserved a block of front mezzanine seats (the best vantage point). Only 2 seats left for Newsies the Musical Take a trip to Broadway Wednesday, December 5 Inspired by real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, Newsies is Disney's brand-new musical about an unlikely band of underdogs who take on the biggest names in publishing in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay. With its heart-stirring songs, electrifying choreography, and incredible breakout cast, Newsies has become, "the talk of the town!" (Newsweek) Read more... Have you joined the e-list? The e-list is the top guide to the best shopping, restaurants, museums, and cultural events on the Shoreline. Sign up to receive weekly emails. Read more... And the winner is.... Congratulations to Bette Peck for winning the tote bag of goodies from the Museum Shop. Bette please to arrange pick up of your bag. connect with us   This e-mail was sent from Florence Griswold Museum Immediate removal with ® Secure. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, . To change your e-mail address or update preferences, .