A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS
Opening November 19th is the Hoover Museum's newest holiday exhibit, A Fairy Tale Christmas. This year's display will feature twenty trees, each one decorated to represent a different fairy tale. The exhibit runs from November 19, 2011 – January 2, 2012.
A fairy tale is described as a type of short story that typically features folkloric characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants or gnomes, and the story usually involves magic or enchantments. The Fairy Tale Christmas exhibitexperiences that enchanting transformation from an ordinary to a magical, holiday time. Come see the enchanted castle and experience the magical power of dragons and unicorns. Learn the real tale of how the Grand Canyon was made. Discover why you can hear a duck quacking in the belly of a wolf and how Pecos Bill lassoed a tornado. All your favorite fairy tales are awaiting your arrival and are eager to reconnect with you. You'll even be able to sit down with a story or read to your children in the fairy tale reading area. Some of the trees featured this year will include: The Gingerbread Boy, The Little Mermaid, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio and The Jungle Book. Each tree is decorated with ornaments that reflect the characters and events of the fairy tale. Many of these ornaments will be available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop beginning November 19th.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum is teaming with Operation Gratitude to send letters to Troops this winter. While you are writing a letter to Santa, write another for a soldier! A drop box will be placed in museum lobby. Our troops tell us the most cherished items in the packages are the personal letters of appreciation from Americans. We welcome as many letters as you can provide. It will only take 5 minutes out of your day to write a letter, but it will bring joy to our troops that will last a lifetime.
WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT
Keep your message upbeat and positive. Be thankful– share a little bit of yourself. Ask questions; however, do not discuss death or killing. Avoid politics completely and religious in excess. It is all about appreciation and respect. Ask yourself: Will this letter bring a smile to someone's face?
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
-Sample salutations: Dear Hero, Dear Brave One
-No stamps or envelopes are needed
-Hand written letters/cards or pictures are most appreciated
-No glitter please
-All letters will be screened – please do not seal envelopes.
-Send letters tto the Hoover Museum, if you do not receive a reply from a Service Member, do not be discouraged. Remember: Our troops are busy!
The holiday season is often a magical time for young and old alike. We invite you to come and bring your families to this new holiday exhibit and experience the magic in the stories. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For more information about this upcoming exhibit, call 319-643-5301.