Skinner Servants' Room exhibit grand opening

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Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and activities at the opening event for the Skinner Servants’ Room A new permanent exhibit is opening at Wistariahurst Museum just in time for back-to-school season! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and activities at the opening event for the Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit happening August 29th from 12:00-2:00 pm. Enjoy this new, interactive exhibit, meet real-life Skinner servants themselves (portrayed by museum volunteers), and even take a photo in front of a Model T car! The Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit will put guests in the servants’ shoes as they learn what life was like for working-class people living in Holyoke. While it’s easy to imagine being wealthy and living in luxury during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most of us would have been part of the working class, employed by people like the Skinner family either in their factories or in their home. The Skinner Servants’ Room shows visitors what life was like for those who worked for the Skinner family. Visitors will have the chance to perform some of the servants’ tasks, learn about their daily lives, and even dress up for their first shift as a Skinner servant. During the opening event, guests can pose in front of a real Model T car for photos. Thank you to Wayne Klinge for donating his car for photo opportunities during this event. Wistariahurst volunteers portraying Skinner family servants will interact with guests and guide them through the new exhibit. Thai Food Place will also have their food truck at the opening event, serving up delicious eats for museum guests. Wistariahurst welcomes visitors to the grand opening of the Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit on August 29th from 12:00-2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. After the opening, this exhibit will be open by appointment or as listed on our website calendar. ¡Se inaugura una nueva exposición permanente en el Museo Wistariahurst…