The Final Push. We are Almost There!
Dear Friend of the Museum,
Hoisting the gristmill stone in place, with volunteers Tom Murphy, Larry Pearl, and Steve Klomps.
Our grand opening is on Friday October 15 – all hands are on deck as we prepare the Industrial History Center for this glorious event.
The opening is a moment we have been working towards for many years (and for long time members of the ACM – even decades!). I am thrilled and just a bit exhausted – we are nearly there.
Building exhibits is truly an art. There are many pieces that fit together to make any project a success. Lenders, curators, designers, fabricators, sponsors, writers, installers, and more. We are fortunate to have such a strong team.
I hope you will join us for the grand opening on October 15 or for one of the many events we have planned for the entire week. Please see below for the schedule of happenings. There will be something for everyone.
Thank you all for your support and interest in the Amesbury Carriage Museum and the soon-to-open Industrial History Center.
Onward!
The credit panel for the IHC orientation exhibit: “A Productive Story - Industry and Worklife in Amesbury.”
John Mayer, Executive Director
jmayer@amesburycarriagemuseum.com
Here is the lineup of events:
Friday, October 15 at 5 pm – our Grand Opening. This event will take place on the plaza and front lawn of the IHC. There will be a ribbon cutting, remarks by friends and supporters, and some celebrating!
Saturday, October 16, 10 am to 2 pm – Family Day. The IHC will be alive with activities for kids young and old. Stop by, take part, enjoy a tour of the IHC and more.
Tuesday, October 19, 5 pm to 7 pm – Flatbread Company Community Fundraiser. Join us for pizza and then take a tour of the IHC. Flatbread is immediately adjacent to the IHC in Amesbury's upper millyard. Proceeds from your purchase benefit the ACM!
Saturday, October 23, 1 pm to 4 pm, Celebrating Motion: the Soul of the Machine. A special program featuring historian John Bowditch, machine builders Ed Seldin and Todd Cahill. Following the program we will host a celebration with our friends from Industrial History New England (www.industrialhistorynewengland.org). And then at 5 pm, there will be New Orleans-style music in the millyard featuring some friends from several local brass bands.
All to help us celebrate our great success and the opening of the Industrial History Center. Join us!