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March Program: James Edmonson, “Haunting Images: Dissection Class Portraits and Medical Identity”
James Edmonson, “Haunting Images: Dissection Class Portraits and Medical Identity” A talk based on Edmonson’s book, Dissection: Photographs of a Rite of Passage in American Medicine 1880 – 1930, with co-author John Harley Warner, Edmonson will include material about grave robbing in Ohio, which influenced the state’s Anatomy Act in the 1880s, regularizing the supply of cadavers to medical colleges in the state. James M. Edmonson is Emeritus Chief Curator of the Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum (Case Western…
Find out more »February Program: Soup Demo with Brandon Chrostowski
Watch from the comfort of your own home as the Founder of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute makes a French cuisine classic, Turtle Soup. You can try your hand at recreating the recipe yourself using the recipe below or make EDWINS your next stop for carryout. We will miss our annual Soup Supper this year, but a cozy bowl of soup at home is the next best thing! The program will not be taking place as a live event and…
Find out more »Rescheduled Program: Doug Bunker, Virtual Museum Tour
Doug Bunker, former DTM Board President, is also a long-time volunteer docent at the Museum. Doug has extensive knowledge of the history of Dunham. We will follow Doug room by room as he discusses the Museum’s collection and stories. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89472207867
Find out more »The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by The Welcome Table
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Dunham Tavern Museum Barn Friday, October 30, 7:00 pm Join us in the Barn on Halloween Eve as The Welcome Table performs Washington Irving’s famous ghostly tale through storytelling and song. Enjoy seasonal treats, baked goods, coffee, and cider (additional libations ~ cash bar). THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. We will livestream on the Dunham Tavern Museum Facebook page for those who would like to view the performance virtually. Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom…
Find out more »Drive-In & Dine!
COVID-19 prevented us from having our typical yearly fundraiser—now the Summer Soiree has been reimagined… Drive-In & Dine! will be a socially-distanced summer night of fun! Drive-in on the open lawn and park in the fresh air at a safe distance from other guests—then dine, be entertained, and celebrate with us! Drive-In & Dine! Saturday, August 22, 2020, 6:30 pm *Drive-in and pick up your gourmet picnic dinner *Live musical entertainment! *Online auction *50/50 “Raise the Roof” raffle *More fun…
Find out more »2020 Fundraising Auction
Our fundraising auction has been EXTENDED! We are excited to have generated more publicity for this event and hope to create maximum opportunity for bidders. Additionally, MORE ITEMS have been added! Thanks for supporting our cause. To make a difference, please bid on auction items, give a cash donation, or simply share this auction on your social media! Visit our online auction here: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/dunham-tavern-museum-2020-12914
Find out more »VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
We’re holding the Annual Meeting virtually this year! Click this link to enter the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76399524369 Or, dial in by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 763 9952 4369 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcXRi82fL1 Reports from the President, Treasurer, and Executive Director will be…
Find out more »POSTPONED 2020 Summer Soiree
Save the date for Dunham Tavern Museum’s annual benefit, the Summer Soiree! As always, there will be cocktails, music, entertainment, and a fabulous dinner al fresco. This event WILL sell out, so put the date on your calendars now and be on the lookout for invitations in May. We are bringing back some special surprise entertainment this year—you do not want to miss it!
Find out more »CANCELLED Dan Fishwick, “Sounds of My Fathers”
Join us for a concert in the Barn presented by Dan Fishwick. Dan is a local musician who specializes in using historic instruments to play songs from the past. Wine and cheese reception to follow.
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