--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:30:47 -0400 From: ahudson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Russian/Alaskan history exhibits Sender: ahudson <[log in to unmask]> Dearest mapsters, Someone just sent me a clipping, perhaps from the Wall Street Journal? about two exhibits which probably include maps, and even if not, would probably inform any of us anyway! Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC Unseen Treasures: Imperial Russian and the New World This exhibition tells the story of Russian exploration and colonization in North America...The Russian State Historical Museum and the State Archive of the Russian Federation have lent more than 300 items for this exhibition... I hope to see this Thanksgiving weekend, by delaying my layover in Charlotte, so I am glad for my colleague here having sent this to me. Sunday 12-5, Closed Mondays, Tues-Fri 10-5 [I think, check their website for hours and ticket prices. Looks like one might have to reserve tickets.] www.mintmuseum.org Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage Museum of History and Art thru Oct 22 Science under Sail: Russia's great voyages to America, 1741-1867. During this period Russian sentmore thant 225 expeditions to the northern region, 40 of them went on to circumnavigating the globe...well, who knew? Wasn't in my history books. www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/services/deparments/culture/musuem/ enjoy! Alice Hudson --- End Forwarded Message ---