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The Lantern Theatre – A Reading of the Declaration of Independence
The Lantern Theatre presents “A Reading of the Declaration of Independence” Dunham Tavern Museum – Gray Garden Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, $15 per person CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS “A Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Poor Richard’s Almanac & Hits of the 1770s” has become a tradition for The Lantern Theatre. It contains music, songs from the period, comedy, original scenes written by Eric Schmiedl, wisdom, excerpts from Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac, and history, a reading…
Find out more »2021 Annual Meeting
2021 Annual Meeting, Sunday, June 13, 2:00 pm Dunham Barn Join us as we finally gather together again for this year’s Annual Meeting. In addition to regular meeting business, we will be sharing our new Master Plan with you. And most importantly, we will be celebrating Tyrone Hatcher! Tyrone retired from his position as Dunham’s caretaker after 17 years in December. Join us in thanking him for his dedicated service to the Museum and wishing him many happy years to…
Find out more »May Program: Matthew Valencic, “Migratory Birds in Cleveland Green Spaces”
Migrating Birds in Cleveland Green Spaces Presented by Matthew Valencic of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland Sunday, May 2, 2:00 pm via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/Amrd_hA3WtWnhpEiA9YHT0SJOxxDRhParp1E15aQzrzX2Ns4ZJAtO40RuEAvHPe4h2MvKiN_BuYpkA2k.ze4ThiAk4EbOZfdz?continueMode=true Passcode: *z#Za2&O May is the best birding month of the year in NE Ohio, especially near Lake Erie. More than 200 species of birds from Central and South America will arrive at birding hotspots like Wendy Park and Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, but also in backyards and gardens around the city. You just need to be…
Find out more »April Program: Lauren Hansgen, “Work of Art: the WPA and the Cleveland Print Makers”
To view the recorded program visit the link below and enter passcode “p%X7&b45” https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/gmX4oUqj4gmK_XD99iWwgkYKLB–OI5zH1eTtOgbZkpX1mFHl5Y_nGD79aUvXqBG.gPqATVwKp8i9fus7
Find out more »March Program: James Edmonson, “Haunting Images: Dissection Class Portraits and Medical Identity”
James Edmonson, “Haunting Images: Dissection Class Portraits and Medical Identity” To view the recorded program visit the link below and enter passcode “W*5Fg66G” https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/UU3ggf8M04Cn4WdhBpxP06r0VTV19aZvJvjY4jNlrpij9g82LMVB_DNPfYQCmvyx.pN078GiXRGnMI5IE 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…
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
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