Currency Exhibits Open
Tuesday, March 17
Pocket Change: A Story of Coins through Time and Shelling Out: Traditional Currency from the Collection open.
Repatriation and Representation: Aboriginal Politics in Australia
Friday, March 20, 5pm
Dr. Asia Parker, an alumna of Wake Forest University (BA ’18) and University of Georgia (PhD ’25), will explore the intersection of museum exhibit curation and dissertation research. As an undergraduate at Wake Forest, Dr. Parker conducted independent research in Australia on the representation of Aboriginal rights in art museums. Building on this foundation, her PhD dissertation examines Aboriginal political representation through international law, domestic politics, and art, with particular attention to museums as important sites of cultural identity and political expression. This talk is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Return to Sender? Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Repatriation, an interdisciplinary exhibition developed by Dr. Parker in collaboration with the Lam Museum, bringing together research and curatorial practice to examine ethical stewardship of Aboriginal cultural material. Admission is free.
Lunch & Learn: Attending Feasts, Attending Fish
Thursday, March 26, 12pm
Feasts were a key part of Native American life in Woodland period (200 CE – 1600 CE) Tidewater Virginia and North Carolina. In this talk, Dr. Taylor Callaway, Visiting Lecturer in Anthropology, Wake Forest University, will discuss the historical relationships between Tidewater Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples and their fish kin, particularly through the lens of cuisine. Working with the archaeological traces of past meals and the philosophies of contemporary Native thinkers, Callaway argues that attending feasts in the Woodland Tidewater also entailed attending to fish. Attendees are welcome to bring your own bag lunch, drinks and dessert will be provided. Admission is free.
Closed for Easter
April 3 & 4
The Museum will be closed Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, for Easter Weekend.
Archery Afternoon
Saturday, April 11, 1-4pm
From hunting tools and weapons of war to ceremonial objects and artistic works, bows and arrows occupy many roles in cultures around the world. Join us as we explore the world of archery through demonstrations, activities, and crafts for all ages. This event is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Archery: Hunting, Warfare and Identity. Admission is free.
Closed for Memorial Day
May 23-25
The Museum will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day weekend.