The Big Payback is Coming!
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitors Services Coordinator For six years, the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center has participated in The Big Payback. Funds generated through this event from donors…
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Deep Dive into Culture: Poetry Month
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center blog introduces a new series called Deep Dive into Culture, where we shine a light on…
The Irish Built Railroad
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator St. Patrick’s Day has long been associated with and celebrated by the Irish, particularly North American Irish immigrants longing for home. Let’s remember…
It’s Spring Break at the Museum!
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator If you are anything like me, you have a couple of kids who have spent an unprecedented amount of time at home this…
4 Reasons Why You Will Love Juliette Aristides’ ‘Life Work’
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator Her Style is Captivating Juliette Aristides is an accomplished contemporary realism artist. Realism refers to the style of painting objects and figures as…
A Short History of Black History Month and Remembering Our Local Black Leaders
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator Welcome to February and Black History Month! The celebration of Black history has not waned in importance since Black History Month’s conception in…