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#InternationalDayofHappiness

Published Date: 
Friday, March 20, 2020
Author: 
Mary Ladrick

In honor of International Day of Happiness, I thought it would be a great idea to celebrate some research that I found that supported visiting museums makes people happier.

By Director of Education Mary Ladrick 

When I planned this blog it was with the intention that this would entice you, dear reader, to come visit the MSV with renewed interest and passion. Little did I know that there would be a pandemic that would require a temporary closure of the MSV.  

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Behind the Scenes: The Greenhouse

Published Date: 
Monday, March 16, 2020
Author: 
Chantal Ludder

In March the greenhouse is a warm puddle of sunlight.

By Horticulturist Chantal Ludder 

The smaller section is full of pots with seeds planted but not yet germinated, and large trays full of the tiniest handfuls of green. The larger, cooler half is already crowded with the pansies destined for the spring display in the Parterre garden.

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“Remember the Ladies”

Published Date: 
Monday, March 2, 2020
Author: 
Sally Meyer

In 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John, “Remember the ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors.” This year, the 10th Annual Heritage Day at the MSV will help you remember and research “the ladies.”

By Sally Meyer Adult Programs Manager 

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Celebrating Powell W. Gibson (1875-1959): Educator, Playwright, and Author

Published Date: 
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Author: 
Nick Powers

Powell W. Gibson (1875-1959) is best remembered in Shenandoah Valley history as the principal of the segregated Douglas School in Winchester for a quarter of its nearly century-long history. 

by Curator of Collections Nick Powers

Later this month, Winchester historian Judy Humbert will share some of her recollections of the Douglas School that Gibson helped build in the second of the MSV’s new Lunch & Learn series.

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Art in the Garden? The Garden is Art!

Published Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2020
Author: 
Perry Mathewes

Winter gives gardeners some time to think. We become green thumb philosophers. Here are some random thoughts:

By: Deputy Director, Museum Operations and Gardens Perry Mathewes 


Hellebores are one of the few winter-flowering plants we have in the garden.

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"We do not forget each other even after school days are over."

Published Date: 
Monday, February 3, 2020
Author: 
Sally Meyer

"We do not forget each other even after school days are over."

By Adult Programs Manager Sally Meyer 

Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley boast schools and universities with a national reputation for producing scholars and productive members of their community (and I’m not just saying that because many of the MSV staff graduated from high school or college in the Valley).

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Squirrel Appreciation Day 2020

Published Date: 
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Author: 
Chantal Ludder

Gardeners don’t like squirrels, for the most part. Yet here we are, on the eve of Squirrel Appreciation Day, trying to muster, at best, lukewarm feelings for the furry little fauna.

By: Horticulturist Chantal Ludder 

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Seed Exchanges

Published Date: 
Monday, January 20, 2020
Author: 
Chantal Ludder

January, notably cold and dreary, is the time to curl up somewhere warm with a pile of notes, drawings, and seed catalogues, dreaming of gardens to come. It can feel a little lonesome for a gardener when you are waiting for spring thaw – until you hear about an upcoming seed exchange.

By Horticulturist Chantal Ludder 

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