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For the Fall Trip, the HA class took a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, where we visited Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Conner Prairie, and Eiteljorg. We met with some of the staff at each museum, took tours, and even watched a chicken fornicate at Conner Prairie!
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The annual Fall Frolic took place September 30th and October 1st. The whole class dressed up in 1845 regalia and made brooms on the Lincoln Log Cabin grounds. It was an exercise in bringing history to life. The H.A. Broomcorn Johnnies and Sallies weren't the only frolickers, though. There were also chair-makers, quilters, lace-makers, wood carvers--not to mention a phrenologist, magic show, sasparilla rootbeer, and caramel apples! Left: Sharon encourages the children to try their sweeping skills.
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| Emily, Sharon, and Megan are ready to frolic! | Megan greets Thomas Lincoln's hogs. | Emily and Jason can't wait to get broomin'! |
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| Nelia pauses for a picture as she trims the bark off a branch for a broomstick. | Sharon shoots the breeze with the modern folks. | Emily and Megan demonstrate the art of broom-making |
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| Inside the Figge Art Museum for the opening reception. (Yes, we got free canvas bags!) | Matt is very happy to be at the conference. (Here we are eating a nice dinner at Duck City Bistro). | Megan and Michelle demonstrate the latest trend in chenille throws at the motel. |
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The AMM/IAM/IMA Conference (Assoc. of Midwest Museums, Il. Assoc.of Museums, and Iowa Museum Assoc.) took place in the Quad Cities Sept. 26-29th. We served as volunteers and in turn were able to visit with other E.I.U. H.A. alumni, attend seminars, attend the keynote speech of Dr. John Hope Franklin, author of Mirror to America, and connect with other people in the field. Left: Katie and Megan goofing around at a rest stop on the way home. (Professor Riccio later joined.) |
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| The group at Christmas, with Secret Santa gifts | Matt (with Nerd Crown) bonds with Jason |
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| Jason, Sharon, and Megan chill at Roc'safter a long day of fall frolicking. | Cheers! Michelle, Nelia, Katie, Megan, Courtney, and Emily relax. | Mary Kay party at Katie's |
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After the first two weeks of H.A., everyone [except Jason and Matt!] came over to Katie's for a bonfire of celebration--and also to say goodbye to Josh who was moving back to Chicago. Far left: Megan and Michelle, left: Nelia and Megan. |
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