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Premier Melchers Painting Fall Spotlight Exhibition

Old and Young, a painting executed by Gari Melchers in 1890, will be featured in a spotlight exhibition starting Saturday, Sept. 3. The painting has not been seen at Belmont since 1977.

Made possible by a generous loan from private collectors, the painting will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Set in Melchers' studio on the North Sea dunes of Holland, the painting depicts a fisherman cuddling a sleeping child in his lap while a female figure hovers in the shadows of a hearth in the far corner of the room. The painting also shows a Dutch ship model sitting on a nearby table, a model of which will be included in the exhibition.  MORE >
Barnyard Restoration Efforts Continue 

The barnyard restoration efforts moved forward recently with the installation of the restored gate and replicated fence running between the stable and cow barn.  MORE >

What's in Store?  

Don't forget about the little artist in your life. 

Come check out our children's art supplies.
Woodland Hike 
Sunday, August 28, 2 pm

Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these free, informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont's past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.


Blue Star Museum

Calling all active duty military!

If you are looking for family vacation ideas this summer, you can visit Belmont for free through the Blue Star Museums program.

Blue Star Museums are more than 2,000 museums nationwide which offer free admission to active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Ms. Trudy
Happy Summer!

Please welcome docent Trudy Hardcastle as my new Preschool Palette instructor.  I will continue developing class lesson plans, but need extra help while I research and develop a new museum program for people with memory loss.  By the way, new class dates are now available through  2016.

I'm sure you've heard about the newest rage, Pokémon GO.  This location-based, augmented reality game is a great way to go outside and explore the world. Belmont is fortunate to be home to two PokéGyms and eight PokéStops.  If you have a Trainer in your life, be sure to visit the museum to search for Pokémon in the real world. A Trainer's Map is also available at our Front Desk. 

Michelle Crow-Dolby, Newsletter Editor & Education and Communications Manager
August 2016

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