BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This spring Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is exhibiting some of its most popular pieces as well as many seldom-seen treasures wh ich have been in storage. Vivid examples of the antique Oriental rug col lection are hung in the museum's first floor gallery\, complemented by t extbook examples of fine porcelain\, silver\, glass and furniture collec ted by Museum founder\, W. Parsons Todd. This is a special opportunity t o see rarely-exhibited treasures from the collection in the gallery and tour the rest of the museum to see many other pieces in period room sett ings. \; Included in the exhibit are over a dozen Oriental rugs from the Museum&rsquo\;s collection. The exhibit also features documents pen ned by some of our country&rsquo\;s founding heroes including those sign ed by George Washington\, Dolley Madison and others\, and fine furniture such as a walnut English armchair\, circa 1720\, which was the inspirat ion for the Museum&rsquo\;s logo with the ornate looping back and shell design. \;\n \;\n&ldquo\;A Fine Collection&rdquo\; has a perimet er layout which leaves the center of the room open for a series of speak ers and musical programming taking place in conjunction with the exhibit over the next several months. \; Programs in conjunction with the e xhibit take place with music on the first Sunday at 4:30pm and speakers on the third Sunday of each month through June.\n \;\nCelebrate the month of Valentine's Day with a choral performance "Love and Peace" by H armonium Outreach Chorus at 4:30pm on Sunday February 3. \; \; T he Harmonium Outreach Chorus is a subset of the 100-voice Harmonium Chor al Society\, an auditioned chorus with a mission to transform communitie s through music and including many professional church musicians and mus ic educators among its members&rsquo\; wide range of vocations. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack\, the performance includes both period works and ot her songs related to the theme.\n \;\nOn Sunday February 17\, at 4:3 0pm\, Museum member and decorative arts collector Ken Miller presents "F rom Masters to Manufacturers - The Silver industry and Early American Li fe.&rdquo\; \; Mr. Miller will share a brief examination of the earl y silver industry in the Colonies and newly born United States\, focused on the significant changes within this one craft. \; It was not jus t taste and technique that changed during this period\, nor was the Amer ican political revolution the only upheaval - in fact social and commerc ial life went through its own revolution during these years and can be w itnessed through the stories of early America's silversmiths. \;\n&n bsp\;\nTickets for Sunday programs will go on sale from 1pm on the day o f the program\, no advance sales. \; A separate ticket ($12) is requ ired for the musical programs\; discounted ($10) for members\, Seniors\, Students and those who purchased a Museum tour ticket that afternoon.&n bsp\; House tours (regular admission applies) take place throughout the afternoon\, the last tour leaves at 3pm. Tickets to hear speakers are Ad ults $8\; Seniors &\; Students $6\; Children 6 &ndash\; 12 $4. Member s and children under 5 are free. Speaker tickets include admission to ta ke part in a house tour if visitors arrive during the afternoon and sign up to tour. \; On program days the upstairs galleries will remain o pen until 4:30pm\, the &ldquo\;A Fine Collection&rdquo\; exhibit will cl ose at 3pm in preparation for the program.\n \;\nMacculloch Hall Hi storical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families\ , the Morris area community\, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons T odd through its historic site\, collections\, exhibits\, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open to tour the house and view ex hibits on Wednesdays\, Thursdays &\; Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Adults $8\; Seniors &\; Students $6\; Children 6 &ndash\; 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The last tickets for tours are sold at 3 p.m . School tours\, adult/senior tours and rentals may be scheduled by appo intment. For more information\, including holiday closings\, visit our w ebsite www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook or call (973) 538-2 404 ext. 10.  \; \;Macculloch Hall Historical Museum\, 45 Maccul loch Ave.\, Morristown\, NJ 07960. \; Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foun dation. \; URL:http://westfield.patch.com/events/a-fine-collection-treasures-from-th e-vault-7b7f3ead SUMMARY:A Fine Collection: Treasures from the Vault LOCATION:45 Macculloch Ave\, Morristown\, NJ 07960: 45 Macculloch Ave\, M orristown\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR