Katrina
King, the Tours and Visitor Engagement Coordinator at the Taubman Museum of Art
in Roanoke, sent this information about their new exhibition, A Portrait of
George Washington: The Man, the Soldier, the President. The
exhibition tells the story of the multi-faceted nature of George Washington
through important personal effects, art, and historic objects. Hallmark works
of the exhibition include an important painting of George Washington by Charles
Willson Peale painted in 1780-82, flanked by two exquisite battle scenes
depicting both the siege and surrender of Yorktown to George Washington painted
by French artist Louise Nicholas Van Blarenberghe. The exhibition will be on
view until July 31st.
She specifically invited members of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond to visit the museum and Washington’s exhibition. General admission to the museum is free and the hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon-5:00 p.m.. They also give guided tours. Information is here. http://www.taubmanmuseum.org/main/adult-tours
She specifically invited members of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond to visit the museum and Washington’s exhibition. General admission to the museum is free and the hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon-5:00 p.m.. They also give guided tours. Information is here. http://www.taubmanmuseum.org/main/adult-tours
Katrina King
Tours and Visitor Engagement Coordinator
540.204.4131 110 Salem Avenue SE Roanoke, VA 24011
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