In celebration of the many authors of the Ardens, the ACSM is partnering with other community groups to share dinners, art, music, and more connected to our current exhibition, Authors of the Ardens: Storytellers, Historians, and Dreamers. OngoingLibrary Gild Exhibition Tuesday, January 19, 2016Scholars Gild Forum by current authors of the Ardens (Gild Hall) Saturday, January […]
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The Arden Craft Shop Museums sends thanks to all who helped celebrate the opening of Authors of the Ardens: Storytellers, Historians, and Dreamers. Among the attendees were a number of authors, including: Jane ClaneyMike CurtisLinda EatonCassandra Lewis SlatteryHelen “Cookie” OhlsonSadie SomervilleHarry Themal We even had a visit from our youngest author, Christopher Burslem! The creative minds
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The ACSM will be closed on Thanksgiving Wednesday (the 25th). Stop by and see us for our regular hours on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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On Sunday, October 25th, join us for the opening of Authors of the Ardens, an exhibition that explores the rich literary history of the Ardens. Since their founding, the Ardens have been home to more than fifty published authors, including Upton Sinclair and Bill Frank. Arden Craft Shop Museum1807 Millers RoadArden, DE 19810 1:00 – 3:00
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This year, the Arden Craft Shop Museum continues its tradition of opening during the Arden Fair for the edification and entertainment of fair-goers and their friends. The Arden Fair, which is on Saturday, September 5th from 10 am – 6 pm, is free to all visitors and will feature food, art, goods, and festivities. The
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They get married! Congratulations to our former curator, Robin, and her new husband, Andrew, who were married in a beautiful ceremony on August 15th in downtown Philadelphia. The couple are currently enjoying the sunny beaches of Jamaica, while the current curator, Kelsey, has returned from her bridesmaid duties to work on the upcoming exhibition, Authors of
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The Arden Craft Shop Museum is proud to announce its fourth annual Shakespeare exhibition. This year, Customary Suits of Solemn Black discusses the importance of the costume to a character’s staging. Once again, the museum will be open for an hour prior to each show. Please stop by to see some of the Shakespeare Gild’s beautiful costumes
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On Friday, May 1, our guest author, Mary Pilon, was welcomed at the Buzz Ware Village Center on behalf of the Arden Craft Shop Museum and Archives Committee and the Arden Georgists. Mary Pilon’s new book, The Monopolists, traces the Monopoly game’s history from its politically-minded feminist originator, Lizzie Magie, through its evolution as a folk game to becoming
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It turned out to be a beautiful day. On Saturday, April 25, a group from a conference in Dover came to visit and learn about the “Ardens Historic district,” which is listed on The National Register of Historic Places. The group arrived by bus at the Gild Hall, where they had lunch and heard a brief introduction to the Ardens’ history
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Flower Girl, a beautiful figurative bronze by Bunni Hurlong, will be on display during the month of March at the Arden Craft Shop Museum. This sculpture was originally done in the 1950s and recently cast in bronze. It is on loan from Sadie Somerville and Rodney Jester, who wish to thank the Hurlong family for making the mold available and for
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