In its efforts to introduce the site to new audiences, the Doak House Museum is offering new programs this summer such as a traditional music performances and educational programs for pre-schoolers.
“Pickin’ at the Doaks” had a successful beginning on May 28 and will continue on the fourth Friday of every month through September. “Pickin’ at the Doaks” is a fun and informal traditional music jam session at the Doak House Museum, except for the upcoming one on June 25, which will take place on the lawn of the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library because of a scheduling conflict at the Doak House.
Musicians are invited to bring their banjo, fiddle, guitar, dobro, mandolin, washboard, spoons, jug and jaw harp and join in the jam session. The event is acoustic only, so musicians are asked to limit selections to traditional music. There is no cost for admission to the event, but those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
For the youngsters, the museum will be hosting a mini-camp in early July to introduce youngsters to life in the 19th century and the area’s history. The mini-camp will be from Tuesday, July 6, through Friday, July 9, and last from 9 a.m. to noon each day.
The mini-camp is designed for children ages 5 to 7, and will introduce life in the 19th century and history to the participants through a variety of fun, hands-on activities. The camp activities will engage the children and spark their curiosity about history. Cost for each of the camps is $45 per participant.
Another new program to begin in July is designed for toddlers and pre-school age children and their mothers. Called “Mommy, Me and the Museum Make Three,” the program will take place on July 13 and 27, August 17 and 31 and September 28.
For more information about these new programs, please contact the Doak House Museum at 423-636-8554 or e-mail dboyd@tusculum.edu. Follow the Doak House Museum on Facebook and Twitter and get information about the latest news and events at the museum.