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	Shelburne Museum to Exhibit Historic Wampum Belts

	SHELBURNE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES JAMES PIZZAGALLI ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES

	Hooked Rug Exhibit Celebrates Patty Yoder

	LILAC SUNDAY AT SHELBURNE MUSEUM GOES GREEN

	Louis Comfort Tiffany at Shelburne Museum

	56 Carat Tiffany Necklace In Tiffany Exhibit at Shelburne Museum

	Full Throttle Exhibit Features Top Bike Builders

	Florence Peto Quilt Exhibit in 2009

	Haunted Happenings at Shelburne Museum

	Guinness World Record Set for Loudest Dog Bark

	Shelburne Museum Awarded Education Grant

	Circus Building Makeover Complete

	2008 Press Releases

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Huron – Wampum Belt, (detail), 1678 On loan from the Bishop of Chartres and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres		Shelburne Museum to Exhibit Historic Wampum Belts June 30, 2009 Shelburne Museum will exhibit rare 17th century beaded wampum belts from the Abenaki and Huron peoples in a special exhibition celebrating the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival at Lake Champlain. Wampum Belts from Chartres Cathedral Treasury showcases two rare masterpieces of Native American art on loan from the Bishop of Chartres and the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Chartres and on view in the United States for the first time. The belts will be on exhibit from July 2 through July 31.

James Pizzagalli, Chairman Board of Trustees Shelburne Museum		SHELBURNE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES JAMES PIZZAGALLI ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 24, 2009 Shelburne Museum Director Stephan Jost announced the election of James Pizzagalli as chairman of the board of trustees at Shelburne Museum. Pizzagalli, of Shelburne, has served as a museum trustee for over 20 years. He succeeds Charles L. Granquist whose term as chairman expired, but who will remain on the board.

Patty Yoder (1943-2005) – W is for Wally a Flying Horticulturalist, from the Alphabet of Sheep series		Hooked Rug Exhibit Celebrates Patty Yoder May 17, 2009 A new exhibit at Shelburne Museum celebrates the life of acclaimed contemporary rug hooker Patty Yoder.

		LILAC SUNDAY AT SHELBURNE MUSEUM GOES GREEN April 30, 2009 Purple blooms always steal the show at Lilac and Gardening Sunday at Shelburne Museum, but this year the celebration has a decidedly green theme, too. The annual lilac festival features talks by local environmental writers sharing their recent works on local foods, organic gardening and ecology.

Design by Louis Comfort Tiffany(1848-1933), attributed to Julia Munson (1875-1971) – Aquamarine Brooch Private collection		Louis Comfort Tiffany at Shelburne Museum April 17, 2009 Louis Comfort Tiffany: Nature by Design features never-before-displayed jewelry, stained glass and furniture.

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) – Amethyst necklace On Loan from National Museum of Natural History		56 Carat Tiffany Necklace In Tiffany Exhibit at Shelburne Museum April 9, 2009 A dazzling 56-carat necklace designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany is part of a new exhibit at Shelburne Museum that celebrates the American designer’s deep bond with nature. The exhibit, entitled Louis Comfort Tiffany: Nature by Design, opens on June 20 and runs through October 25.

Roger Goldammer – BTR3, 2004		Full Throttle Exhibit Features Top Bike Builders April 2, 2009 Whether it’s the thundering rumble of a Harley, the radical rake of a custom chopper or the retro appeal of an Indian, motorcycles have consistently captured the American imagination. Shelburne Museum examines the art of the bike in a new exhibit entitled Full Throttle: Vintage Motorcycles, Custom Choppers and Racing Machines on exhibit from May 17 through October 25. Featured builders include some of the best in the world including legendary master builders Dave Perewitz and Arlen Ness along side the hottest builders in the world today including Matt Hotch, Roger Goldammer and Roland Sands. The exhibit also includes emerging talent, including Lock Baker, destined to be the celebrity builders of tomorrow.

Florence Peto (1881-1970) – Calico Garden Crib Quilt, 1950		Florence Peto Quilt Exhibit in 2009 December 11, 2008 Piecing Together the Past: The Quilts of Florence Peto, on exhibit May 17-Oct. 25, features some of the finest examples of Peto's quilts from both Shelburne Museum's collection and on loan from a direct descendant.

		Haunted Happenings at Shelburne Museum October 26, 2008 The grounds at Shelburne Museum will be transformed into a giant Halloween party. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haunted Happenings celebrates Halloween with family friendly activities for all ages.

Dogs in the Ticonderoga basin prepare to break record for loudest dog bark		Guinness World Record Set for Loudest Dog Bark September 14, 2008 Dogs at Shelburne Museum set a new record for the loudest dog bark.

Quill writing		Shelburne Museum Awarded Education Grant August 18, 2008 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to enhance key museum mission. Art workshops, summer day camps, evening programs all to benefit.

Kirk Bros. minature circus		Circus Building Makeover Complete July 25, 2008 Shelburne Museum’s Circus Building reopens on Friday, Aug. 1 after a year-long renovation. The museum’s prized circus collection is back on display including posters that haven’t been on view in over two decades.

		2008 Press Releases January 1, 2008 Complete list of 2008 releases.