Exhibits
At Historic Oak View County Park:
Coming in 2009:
Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors
February 7, 2009-April 26, 2009
"Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors" is the story of farm families and rural communities facing change. Visitors to the exhibition’s farmhouse, fields, barn and local gathering spots will explore how political, economic and cultural roots influence families today, both on and off the farm. Instead of focusing on the technology of farm life, this exhibition features farming’s social and cultural context. The universal themes of family and community link farming and non-farming viewers.
This exhibition has been made possible by NEH on the Road,
a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
It is brought to you by the Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors
was organized by The Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Traveling exhibits available for loan:
Explore North Carolina History through two traveling exhibitions from
Historic Oak View County Park!
Ideal for small or medium museums, galleries, and libraries.
Affordable! (As low as $250 for 6 weeks!)
Flexible loan periods available!
In Search of a New Deal: Images of North Carolina, 1935-1941
Created by Historic Oak View County Park staff in 2004, In Search of A New Deal is an extraoridinary exhibit featuring 50 of the most significant documentary photographs ever produced. In vivid detail and striking black-and-white contrast, it magnificently displays images of the Great Depression in North Carolina.
The Rhythm of the Factory: Life and Labor in North Carolina's Textile Mill Communities
Created by Historic Oak View County Park staff in 2006, The Rhythm of the Factory is a fascinating exhibition that vividly captures the unique aspects of life in textile mill communities. Learn how the mills influenced various facets of the workers' lives; discover the bonds that developed between neighbors; and explore the legacy that the textile mill communities have imprinted on North Carolina's rich history.
For more information, or to arrange booking, contact:
Emily Catherman, Park Manager
919-212-7958
Emily.Catherman@co.wake.nc.us