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Oct. 9 - 10, 2004, from noon to 4 p.m.
Minnesota History Center
"Un-Conventional" Art Activity and "Red White & Blue
Patriotic Runway Show"
Make a Campaign Hat and Bow-Tie
Sat. and Sun., ongoing art activity, with Runway Shows at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
It's red, white and blue day at the History Center. Come dressed in your favorite stars, stripes and non-partisan wear, then decorate a bow-tie and campaign hat with ribbons and decorations to "top" off your outfit. Each day, "constituents" are invited to participate in the "Red, White & Blue Patriotic Runway Show" (co-sponsored by the Society and the Minnesota Textile Center) to model their glorious creations.
Twin City Guild members, who are competing for prizes, will lead off the runway show and model their patriotic apparel. "Abraham Lincoln" will serve as master of ceremonies offering a play-by-play of the fashion show.
Cooking Demonstration
From Syllabub to Kedgeree: Specialties of the White
House
Sat., 12:15 and 1:30 p.m., and Sun, 12:45 and 2 p.m.
Through wars, civil unrest and the Depression, the White House has long embodied
American hospitality, and the Presidents' social affairs have set the tone for the administration - both
nationally and internationally. Join food expert and history buff Aleah Vinick
as she explores significant meals and specialties served during the presidencies
of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Meet the Presidents (and their wives!)
Sat. and Sun., ongoing
Throughout the day Society interpreters will don historical costumes and chat with museum visitors. Look for George and Martha Washington, Abe and Mary Lincoln and Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Dance Early America
Sat. only, multiple performances
Join in the Boston Tea Party dance and cakewalk, try the African-American hambone rhythms and see the French jig performed by Jane Peck, Christopher Yeager and fiddler Gary Schulte - who combine to form the talented Twin Cities trio the Dance Revels. They will also introduce museum visitors to the world of dance surrounding Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and the French era in the Midwest. You'll even get a glimpse of Lady Jane's corset and hoops as she prepares to dance a minuet.
Girl Germs Folk Dancing
Sun. only, 12:30 and 1:45 p.m.
From the backwoods hoedowns and barn raisings of Lincoln's time to the Appalachian clogging performances in the FDR White House, Americans have a history of folk dancing. A blend of western European, Cherokee and African influences, folk dancing is a part of America's cultural heritage. Join Girl Germs, a five-member group of dancer/musicians, as they play and sing infectious old-time music and lead participatory dancing. Their motto? "Hand over hand and heel over heel, the more you dance the better you feel!"
Mr. Punch Runs for President
Sat., 12:45 and 2:45 p.m., and Sun., 1:15 and 3 p.m.
Brought to you by Galumph Interactive Theater, puppeteer Chris Griffith puts on a hilarious one-man show featuring dozens of characters, a wacky, whirlwind storyline and plenty of audience participation. The show has a classic Punch & Judy feel, but incorporates a raucous 21st century political edge.
The 34th Infantry Division Brass Quintet
Sat. only, 2:30 p.m.
The 34th Infantry Brass Quintet will perform stirring patriotic marches and entertaining American classics. The Brass Quintet is part of the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" band stationed in Rosemount, Minnesota, and performs under the direction of Trygve Skaar. The unit represents the 34th Infantry Division, and the 12,500 members of the Minnesota Army and Air National Guard commanded by Major General Larry Shellito. The entire band has represented Minnesota at the United States Presidential Inauguration and the National Veteran’s Day ceremonies, and has performed
for gubernatorial inaugurations.
First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Fife and Drum
Sat., noon, 1:15, 2, 2:45 and 3:30 p.m., and Sun., 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Visitors to the History Center will be greeted by the spirited music of a fife and drum corps, presented by representatives of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Inc., a non-profit educational group dedicated to the memory of the heroic Civil War regiment by the same name. The musicians of the organization preserve and play Civil War fife and drum music as it was used during campaigns. The First Minnesota was the first regiment offered in response to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 troops in April, 1861. The regiment quickly filled with enthusiastic men from throughout the state. The only Minnesota regiment in the Army of the Potomac, the First Minnesota fought with distinction at the battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg and all the major eastern campaigns through the fall of 1863. A portion of the command, called the First Battalion, was present at Appomattox, the final battle of the war.
Trombones Anonymous
Sun. only, noon and 1:15 p.m.
Stirring marches and lively tempos describe the music of Trombones Anonymous, an ensemble from Rochester, Minnesota. The 12-member group - comprised of active and retired physicians from the Mayo Clinic - play tenor and bass trombones and have been performing together since 1987. In addition to rousing marches, the Trombones Anonymous repertoire includes Broadway hits, big band music of the 1930s and 1940s, jazz, Dixieland and classical pieces.
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