by Karen Wenke | Apr 27, 2024 | Pop Up Museum
The theme of ANZAC day 2024 was the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. We also honored local airmen with service certificates, photos and memorabilia. Part of our pop-up display incorporated model aircraft used in the Normandy campaign, such as the B-24...
by Karen Wenke | Apr 21, 2024 | Research
Since 1924 the Australian calendar has dedicated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Why? Many would be surprised to learn that the modern Australian celebration grew out of calls for peace and anti-war campaigns following the American Civil War. In 1870,...
by Karen Wenke | Apr 21, 2024 | Tours
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, we welcomed descendants of Agnes Wenke and Ray Smith for a tour of Walla Walla as part of their family reunion weekend. We commenced the tour with a visit to the family graves in the Walla Walla Cemetery. They listened to the inscriptions...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 7, 2024 | Educational Outreach Program
On Wednesday 6th March I attended a Storyplace Roadshow Workshop at the Albury Library Museum. The Storyplace Roadshow is a touring workshop program that supports the critical work of small museums – including object care and storage, significance assessment,...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 7, 2024 | General, Uncategorized
On Monday 4th March 2024 I attended a book skills and care workshop at Stanley Athenaeum. The workshop was presented by Peter Mitchelson, a paper and books conservator from Grimwade Conservation Services. Both I and other workshop participants had an enjoyable day...
