Exhibit at Museum Celebrates National Garden Week
June 5, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson Council of Garden Clubs will celebrate National Garden Week with an exhibit at the Anderson County Museum. “Pride of the Piedmont” will open with a reception on Saturday, June 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Showcasing the eleven Anderson County Garden Clubs, the exhibit will highlight the contribution the garden clubs have made in Anderson County over the years. “The Anderson Garden Club began in 1930 and is celebrating its 84th birthday this year” said Dee LeMay, President of the Anderson Council of Garden Clubs. The exhibit will be on display through the month of June in the ACM temporary gallery.
For more information on becoming a member of a Garden Club contact Dee LeMay at (315) 480-5447 or via e-mail [email protected]
Upcoming Programs and Events
All are FREE and open to the public.
Tuesday, June 5, 5: 30 p.m. – How to Display the Flag of the United States: If you want to learn more about how to display the United States Flag this program is for YOU! Did you know that on Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only and then raised to the top of the staff? There are certain ways to display the flag over the middle of the street or over a sidewalk. Flag expert and retired U. S. Marine Steve Graham will present different ways to correctly display the flag. Bring your whole family onTuesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. for an informative program on OUR United States Flag. This program is FREE and open to the public.
ACM Preschoolers: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 with caregiver.
American Girl Club every 3rd Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.
The Anderson County Museum is at 202 East Greenville Street, in downtown Anderson. The Fred Whitten Gallery and Museum Store hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Reading and Research Room is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and by appointment. ACM is handicap accessible and admission is free. Donations are always welcome. For more information, contact the Anderson County Museum at (864) 260-4737.
