Photography Exhibit

The Noah Webster House: A Different Angle

Wednesday, August 20 – Sunday, December 21, 2008

The museum celebrates the birthplace of Noah Webster through the lens of accomplished photographer Erin Chrusciel.  Erin’s artistic eye captures our architectural legacy with a creative and fresh perspective.  The temporary exhibit will open on Wednesday, August 20 with a special museum members and friends reception.

Erin Chrusciel is a photographer specializing in custom portraits, commissioned fine art and commercial projects. Erin's corporate management, counseling and commercial photography experience help to round out her formal training at the New England School of photography. Erin's interest in New England history make recent projects such as photographing historic details of West Hartford for Blue Back Square and the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society an absolute pleasure. Her photographic style and composition allows the viewer to relish the details of often overlooked objects, architecture and in nature.  Erin currently resides with her husband, Stephen, in East Longmeadow, MA.

On September 17 at 7 p.m., the public is invited to attend the grand opening of the new orientation center – including the new schoolhouse theater and Noah Webster exhibit.

The theater has been designed to emulate an Early American schoolhouse- with desks, chairs, and a rustic interior.  This theater will allow visitors to see a new introductory film in a cozy, historical environment.
   
The new permanent Noah Webster exhibit will explore Webster’s accomplishments and how he continues to impact our lives today. Activities, objects, and facts will give visitors insight into Noah the lexicographer, politician, abolitionist, family man, and more.  Even kids can have fun with the interactive games and activities.    
   
The Grand Opening may even include the first look at the new Noah Webster film which is being created by Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Karyl Evans and a local team of researchers. 
   
The Grand Opening is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available and donations will be gratefully accepted.