Events

Veterans Appreciation Weekend

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kathryn

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center proudly presents the second annual Veterans Appreciation weekend May 17th – May 19th, 2012 at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. We have planned a fun and exciting weekend to honor our veterans.

All events are free and open to the public. We will be accepting donations for military programs and collections.

May 17th at 6:30 pm

Film Screening of Irving Berlin’s “This is the Army”

May 18th at 6:30 pm

Special Guest Speaker and Presentation

May 19th 10am – 4pm

Salute to Military Memorabilia Show

Static Display from the Kentucky National Guard

Childerens Games and Activities

May 19th at 5pm

Come get “In the Mood” at our 1940′s style USO Dance and Dinner.The event is free, but there is limited seating, so stop by the museum to get your tickets today!

For more information, contact:

Matt Potter
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
(606) 329-8888 or matt@highlandsmuseum.com

A River Runs Through It: National Juried Art Exhibit

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Kathryn

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center is currently accepting entries for the national juried art exhibit to take place September 7 through September 29, 2012.  Artists 18 and older are encouraged to sumbit artwork for  2D and 3D categories that reflect the theme “A River Runs Through It.”  

Artists, please read the prospectus below. The file is a PDF.
HighlandsJuriedArtExhibit

Judges Bio
http://www.jmu.edu/artandarthistory/FacultyBios/ColeWelter/cwelter.html