Welcome 2019
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As we enter 2019, we are excited to share new chapters of Stillwater History and we hope you take the time to discover your local history museum.
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7 Great Reasons to Visit the Stillwater History Museum this December
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7 Great Reasons to Visit the Stillwater History Museum
1. See the new travelling Basket Quilt Exhibit
2. Take your family’s retro Christmas photo
3. Make a God’s Eye ornaments on Dec 20th 2- 4 pm
4. Stay warm reminisce with family and friends
5. Shop for unique holiday gifts
6. Help us beat our 2014 attendance record!
7. Free admission every day
Basket Quilts and Baskets
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This winter the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar is featuring a traveling quilt show from the American Quilt Study Group, “The Study of 19th Century Basket Quilts”. This exhibit will also include a variety of handcrafted baskets from Stillwater residents. Three of the weavers, whose work will be included in the exhibit, are Judy Mahle, Debby Strickland, and Cathy Southwich, Each was mentored by the late Bernie Kopel.
Read MoreThe Sheerar Center's 90th Anniversary
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This November we are celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Sheerar Center, originally built by the First Church of Christ, Scientist in 1928. Each year thousands of people visit the Sheerar Center for recitals, weddings, shows, church services and to see the Stillwater History Museum. Many of these people inquire about the building’s history and original features.
Read MorePistol Pete at the Museum
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This fall the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar will be turning the pages of history to often untold stories. To get you into the Homecoming spirit, Lillie Solomon and her daughter Annette Shamas will be joining us at the museum on Sunday, October 14th at 2:00 pm. They will share stories of Lillie’s 44 year history of working to the keep the Pistol Pete Mascot heads looking their best.
Read More2019 Datebooks Are Here
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The 2019 Datebook includes great stories from Hideaway Pizza, Lee Glass and Window, First United Methodist Church and many more. This year’s publication was designed by Mark Pennie, of Pennie Works Studio.
Read MoreNew Students at the Museum
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The start of the new school year brings new and returning students to the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar.
Read MoreWho Does Your Exhibits?
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Visitors are often curious about what happens behind the scenes in a museum, and one of the most common questions asked at the museum is “who does your exhibits?”
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