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Sacred Adornment at Glencairn: A Limestone Greek Statue
Ever looked at an ancient statue and wondered, "Who was this person? What did they care about? What was their life like?" Well, come along as we explore this 2,200 year old statue! Discover what her jewelry and adornment can tell us about life and women in ancient Greece. Join our Sacred Adornment education program, where students explore questions like, "What is an adornment? Who was adorned in ancient times, and who is adorned today? What do adornments say about someone?" Students will discover the answers to these questions through the cultures and art of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome and enjoy an opportunity to create their own piece of jewelry! Subscribe for more historical discoveries, and visit glencairnmuseum.org for more info and to book a program.
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Craftsmanship at Glencairn Museum: A Carved Inglenook Bench
มุมมอง 4111 หลายเดือนก่อน
How can a hand carved wooden bench tell the story of a whole family? Why would someone choose to carve sheep as hand rests? Who were the artists and craftspeople who created such a unique piece of furniture? Learn about how this beautiful set of wooden benches can teach us about the family that once lived in Glencairn! Looking for more? Join our Craftsmanship at Glencairn education program, whe...
Medieval Life at Glencairn Museum: A Medieval Book of Hours
มุมมอง 9711 หลายเดือนก่อน
What can a tiny book tell us about people who lived hundreds of years ago? What's the connection between monks and nuns, and the lifestyles of wealthy, medieval Christians? Discover how this beautifully decorated, pocket-sized book was made and used in day-to-day life! Looking for more? Join our Medieval Life education program, where students meet different people of the Middle Ages, get up clo...
Stained Glass at Glencairn: Medieval Spring and Grammar Windows
มุมมอง 140ปีที่แล้ว
Ever wondered what stories were being told in the stained-glass windows from hundreds of years ago? Why did artists use specific symbols and images? Discover and decode medieval stained-glass with us in Glencairn's Great Hall! Looking for more? Join our exciting Stained Glass education program, where students learn the language of stained glass, and test their skills as they explore the Glencai...
The Grand Cartapesta Presepe
มุมมอง 48ปีที่แล้ว
World Nativities Exhibition Preview Member Event on November 25, 2023, featuring a presentation by the Grand Cartapesta Presepe artist A.J. DiAntonio of Navidad Nativities in Bucks County, PA.
World Nativities Exhibition
มุมมอง 75ปีที่แล้ว
Christmas has been celebrated at Glencairn since Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn moved into their new home in 1939. Today Glencairn Museum continues this tradition with our annual World Nativities exhibition (since 2009), a Christmas in the Castle tour, a Christmas concert, and other seasonal activities. The Glencairn Museum collection features outstanding examples of Nativity art, including paint...
Ancient Cultures at Glencairn: An Ancient Egyptian Libation Bowl
มุมมอง 114ปีที่แล้ว
What is the connection between a giant, granite bowl, and the goddess Hathor of ancient Egypt? Find out with us as we explore this ancient object! Looking for more? Join our exciting Ancient Cultures education program, delving deep into the ancient world, giving students the opportunity to explore ancient objects up close, and providing hands-on experiences. Come along on a journey to the past ...
Museum Talks #13 Glencairn Museum hosted by Villa Albertine
มุมมอง 196ปีที่แล้ว
Michael Cothren, the Consultative Curator of Medieval Stained Glass at Glencairn Museum, presents an exciting virtual lecture discussing the stained-glass pieces included in the Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum exhibition on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through the end of 2023. Also participating in the program are Sasha Suda, George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Phil...
Stained-Glass Mini-Series - Humans & Divine Beings
มุมมอง 742 ปีที่แล้ว
Our final episode of the mini-series looks closely at how humans and divine beings are shown in medieval stained-glass, and how they are often interacting with each other!
Virtual Member Event | Glencairn Infrastructure Replacement Project 10.13.22
มุมมอง 742 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Member Event | Glencairn Infrastructure Replacement Project 10.13.22
Stained-Glass Mini-Series - Virtues & Warnings
มุมมอง 1372 ปีที่แล้ว
Check out part three of our mini-series where we decode some of the symbols and people found in medieval stained-glass windows, to understand the lessons they taught about how people in the Middle Ages should live their lives.
Stained-Glass Mini-Series - Celebration
มุมมอง 732 ปีที่แล้ว
In this second part of our Stained-Glass Mini-Series we take a closer look at how stained-glass was used in the Middle Ages to create other worldly experiences, and to celebrate important people and moments.
Stained-Glass Mini-Series - Creation
มุมมอง 1922 ปีที่แล้ว
Join us for part one of our Stained-Glass Mini-Series where we go behind the scenes of how stained-glass windows were made in the Middle Ages!
Christmas in CT: Glencairn Creches on Exhibit in New Haven
มุมมอง 1152 ปีที่แล้ว
December 6, 2022 lecture by Bethany J. Sheffer, curator of the "Christmas in the Castle" exhibition at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven.
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Stonemasons
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Medieval Life Mini-Series - Stonemasons
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Knights
มุมมอง 1902 ปีที่แล้ว
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Knights
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Monks & Nuns
มุมมอง 4.8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Monks & Nuns
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Scribes
มุมมอง 1.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Medieval Life Mini-Series - Scribes
A Nativity for the Eisenhower White House: The Life and Art of Hanna Weil Fischer-Binder
มุมมอง 1193 ปีที่แล้ว
A Nativity for the Eisenhower White House: The Life and Art of Hanna Weil Fischer-Binder
An Athenian Funerary Lekythos
มุมมอง 8223 ปีที่แล้ว
An Athenian Funerary Lekythos
Ancient Rome
มุมมอง 3533 ปีที่แล้ว
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
มุมมอง 713 ปีที่แล้ว
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
มุมมอง 1143 ปีที่แล้ว
Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Near East
มุมมอง 1.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
The Ancient Near East
Flower Petal Bead Project for Kids
มุมมอง 18K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Flower Petal Bead Project for Kids
Virtual Medieval Festival- Thank You!
มุมมอง 1354 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Medieval Festival- Thank You!
Virtual Medieval Festival- Masters of the Skies-Medieval Falconry
มุมมอง 9814 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Medieval Festival- Masters of the Skies-Medieval Falconry
Virtual Medieval Festival-Paul Butler- Hurdy-Gurdy
มุมมอง 2.2K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Medieval Festival-Paul Butler- Hurdy-Gurdy
Virtual Medieval Festival- Chris Alt- Pointers for Knighthood: Winding
มุมมอง 1034 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Medieval Festival- Chris Alt- Pointers for Knighthood: Winding
Virtual Medieval Festival- Leah Smith- Pilgrimage to Rome
มุมมอง 1284 ปีที่แล้ว
Virtual Medieval Festival- Leah Smith- Pilgrimage to Rome

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  • @jacobelliott7890
    @jacobelliott7890 ปีที่แล้ว

    😃 "Promo SM"

  • @LedionNemesis
    @LedionNemesis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this place. Really impressive architecture