The exhibition is about our homes and the land on which they are built. It's the story of the settling of the United States and the creation of communities. It's about different kinds of fences, where they're used, and the materials used to make them. It’s about why people build fences. It's about intimacy and conflict, creativity, and industry. Between Fences is about defining ourselves as Americans—our philosophies, our lifestyles, our values and beliefs, our national ethos, and our national borders.
The exhibition consists of an introduction, five content sections, and a conclusion. The sections of the display are: This Land Is My Land, Farm and Fence, Don’t Fence Me In, Good Fences Make Good Neighbors, and Building Borders. The Bremen Area Historical Society will also have local displays to make the exhibition more pertinent to our area. Activities will be offered to make the exhibition more interactive.
Museum on Main Street is a partnership between the Smithsonian Institution, The Federation of State Humanities Councils, and state humanities councils nationwide that serves small-town museums and citizens. This innovative project brings rural America one-of-a-kind access to prestigious Smithsonian exhibitions and first-rate educational humanities programs. Most importantly, Museum on Main Street enables rural museums to demonstrate their enormous talents and their meaningful contributions to small-town life. Like all Museum on Main Street exhibitions, Between Fences was specifically designed to meet the needs of small institutions. Between Fences was made possible through the generous support of the United States Congress. The sites chosen in Ohio are also supported by the Ohio Humanities Council.
This special event will be the premiere activity for the newly completed museum wing of the Bremen Area Historical Society's Museum/Community Center located in Bremen. Everyone is encouraged to visit the exhibition and see the recent improvements of the facility. The exhibition is free and open to the general public. Hours of operation will vary. Please contact Jean Doan at 740-569-7313, or email poolfam@verizon.net.
Hours of Operation:
Sundays: 1-4pm
Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Weekdays: 4-7pm except as noted
February 15: 10am-4pm
February 17: 11am-2pm
February 23: 11am-2pm
February 25: By invitation only
