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Featured Object
Image: Portrait photograph of Seaborn Carr (Black History
Collection, BH-D-16-5).
Seaborn B. Carr arrived in Pasadena circa 1893. He was a prominent civil rights activist, one
of the founders of Scott Methodist Episcopal Church, and founder of Pasadena's African
American newspaper, The Enterprise (1902). Carr's photograph is part of the Black
History Collection in the archives which contains photos, letters, notes and
other ephemera.
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About the Museum
Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and
culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of
History has developed into one of the country's premiere institutions
of its size. PMH is an independent nonprofit cultural institution
funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses,
individuals, and our members.
The
Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history,
culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining
communities.
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Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep
our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum
of History.
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Call for Volunteers
PMH is currently recruiting volunteers interested in
helping youth learn about art and local history. Working with local students
proves to be fun, illuminating, surprising at times, and always rewarding.
During February and March, two of our educational programs are in full force,
and volunteer support is critical to their success.
My Masterpieces, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, brings 4th graders to
the museum to gain a deeper appreciation for California's art history and an
understanding of the cultural and lifestyle changes in Pasadena over the last
hundred years. Junior Docents, on Wednesday and Friday mornings,
provides valuable learning experiences simultaneously to 7th and 4th graders.
The 7th graders lead tours for the younger students, teaching them about local
history, art, and architecture.
PMH will provide training for anyone
interested in volunteering for these valuable programs. If you are interested,
please contact Emily at 626.577.1660, ext. 26 or volunteer@pasadenahistory.org.
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Current Exhibition
 Pasadena Patron: The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes
Now - August 29, 2010
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm
In an era
when well-to-do families took a special interest in creating significant and
valuable collections, Pasadena's Eva Scott Fenyes devoted her
discriminating tastes, vast knowledge, and ample funds to surround herself with
furniture, textiles, china, silver, jewels and art. The Fenyes Mansion
is filled with art and antiques assembled by Eva and her
second husband, Dr. Adalbert Fenyes, from their travels worldwide.
Pasadena
Patron offers an in-depth examination of the
life and legacy of one of early Pasadena's
most prominent and influential women. Themes covered in this special exhibition include Fenyes
family history, Eva as an art patron and watercolorist, the influence of Europe and the East Coast on her collection, and the social milieu she created here in Pasadena. Exhibition highlights include items from the Fenyes collection never before on public display.
Image: Eva and her daughter Leonora in the early 1880s.
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Upcoming Events
Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson
Wednesday, March 10, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch
of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena
91105
PMH is launching a monthly storytelling series in collaboration with
the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. On the second
Wednesday of every month, the Museum's beloved storyteller Sunny
Stevenson will enthrall her listeners with stories from her vast
repertoire. To kick off the program in March, Sunny has selected tales
from Turkey, the setting of Pasadena's 2010 One City, One Book
selection Gardens of Water by Alan Drew.
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
 Quilting in the 21st Century: Textile Arts Event
Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 pm
The making of quilts has been a part of
American culture from the very beginning of colonial history. Bobbie
Moon and Dorine Nieuwenhuijs of Pasadena's Blue Moon Textiles
will be speaking about the current state of quilting in America and the
world and how it has grown from the making of beautiful and interesting
utilitarian bed coverings to the production of fascinating and highly
artistic textile wall hangings.
Many quilts will be shown, both vintage and modern, to illustrate the beauty of the old and new artwork.
Tickets:
: Textile Arts Council Members $5; Museum Members $10; Non-Members
$15. Reservations suggested; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10.
Image: Quilt, "Swimming Upstream"
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