Welcome to Stuhr Museum!

Offer your guests or group any of our Programs from the Prairie as an added benefit of your special event or your visit to Stuhr! Or, we'll come to you, as a guest speaker at your next club or organization meeting!

Programs from the Prairie offered at Stuhr include the following titles, and more:

• Wedding Dresses Through the Ages: Learn about and take a closer look at wedding dresses from the past.
• Quilts: A Patchwork of History: View the large variety of beautiful historical quilts from the museum's vast and precious collection of quilts.
• They Also Served~Women of WWI: Learn about the women of Hall County who served during World War I, those who served overseas and those who served right here at home.
• Tinsmithing: The art of tinsmithing was once a vital part of community life in the 1890's. During this hands-on class, learn the tools, methods and art of this once-vital, and still beautiful craft.
• Blacksmithing: The hammer of the blacksmith was one of the most important tools in the early towns that shaped our state. This class highlights the importance, the craft and the business of blacksmithing. You'll never look at a horseshoe the same way again.
• Overland Trails: Learn the reasons for the Great Migration west and listen to stories of young people on the trail over 150 years ago.
• Caring for Family Treasures: Discover the Stuhr Museum's Research and Collections Departments. Learn how the Stuhr Museum Archives can help you organize and preserve your family treasures.
• Vintage Hats: Hats have always been a very appealing part of a woman's clothing collection. This program is a comprehensive look at tladies hats from teh 1840s to the 1970s. Hats and their role in both women's and fashion history are explored through this whimsical look through images and artifacts.
• Vistorian Etiquette - Table Elegances: A brief synopsis on rules of social etiquette at the table as seen from a head housekeeper's view. How to set up a table for an informal social occasion, review the proper manners that guests would be expected to observe from their arrival until departure and the duties of the Head Housekeeper at such a social event. Handouts are given to each person attending this program on Victorian etiquette observances and actual photos of Victorians at their tables are shown.
• Caring for 19th Century Family Photographs: Learn basic techniques for the care, handling and organization of 19th century family photographs from Stuhr Museum's Research Curator.
• Behind the Scenes at Stuhr Museum: Take a peek into the Collection and Research Departments at Stuhr Museum. Learn how Hall County's history is being preserved for generations to come.
• Victorian Secrets 19 th Century Ladies Undergarments:  Undergarments are the foundation of fashion.  Throughout the 19 th century, what was underneath the dress very often made the difference on whether or not a woman was fashionable.  Through the use of original artifacts from the museum’s collection and carefully created reproductions, learn what was commonly worn underneath it all during different time periods and how these foundations affected the top layer of clothing.  You truly will not believe how many layers there were!
• What is THIS?? Looking and discovering items used in the home that have become an unknown art.  Items will be displayed and told of their use.  You may be surprised at how many you remember or can figure out.
• Valentine Traditions: Discover myths surrounding the beginnings of this sweetheart of a day through Valentines from the turn of the century and more.
• Thanksgiving Traditions: Was Thanksgiving a holiday most presidents acknowledged? What's behind some of this holiday's customs? Learn about local traditions and fun facts during this class.
• Men at Ease When Men Were Men: With the invention of time saving equipment, men found more time for leisure in the 1890's. Learn about the good, the bad and the goofy leisure time activities for men.
• Boy Scout/Girl Scout Badge opportunities
• Have a topic you'd like to learn more about? Custom build your own program!
  

  For more information, contact the
  Facility Sales/Group Sales Manager
  at (308) 385-5316
  or email rhunt@stuhrmuseum.org. 

Group Tours & Motorcoach Groups

Group Rates & Tours:
Special group museum admission rates are available to groups of 10 or more with a confirmed reservation.

Motorcoach & Bus Tours:
Stuhr Museum welcomes motorcoach groups and offers special motorcoach tour rates and program options. Boxed lunches for your group, step-on guides or docents, and entertainment are available by special request and at special pricing.

For information, please contact Renae Hunt, Facility Rentals Manager at
(308) 385-5316 ext. 205 or email rhunt@stuhrmuseum.org.