Honeybee by Rose-Lynn Fisher
BEEyond examines the majesty of the honeybee through the lens of photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher, who used the power of the electron microscope to explore the intricate details of this magnificent insect. Fisher is the author of the book “BEE,” which was the third-place winner in the International Photography Awards and was recently featured on NPR. While at the Everhart, the images will be supplemented by art, artifacts, beekeeping objects, and natural science items – both from the collection and on loan – which illustrate the role of the honey bee in science, culture, and art. Financial assistance for this exhibit is provided by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc.
Bees by Ellen McGlynn
According to Henry David Thoreau, “The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams,” but regional beekeepers know that the experience of working with bees can include moments of high drama. Thanks to members of the Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers and Wayne County Beekeepers Association, the Everhart Museum’s Gallery One exhibit Directing Sunbeams illustrates the trials, tribulations, and treasures of beekeeping in the Northeastern PA region.
RMS Titanic on APril 11, 1912
Titanic: Explore the Legend & 100 Years of History is a project by Marywood University students enrolled in the new course H281: Techniques in Public History: Archival & Museum Studies. Working with the Everhart Museum staff, the students developed an exhibit concept, researched images, wrote text, and created the Gallery 13 exhibit. Their focus is the RMS Titanic, from its inception to the tragic ending in the early hours of April 15, 1912. Their selection of period photographs and graphic reproductions tells the story of the world’s most luxurious ocean liner of the day and how 100 years later we are still fascinated by its history. The impact of this international event has a place in our local memory as the students discovered in their research. Of special note is discussion of individuals from Northeast Pennsylvania who traveled on the doomed ship, as well as newspaper coverage from the NEPA region in the hours and days following the ship’s collision with the iceberg in the far north Atlantic. The student curators of Titanic: Explore the Legend & 100 Years of History are: Krista Ammirati, Allie Coppola, Kate Gaffney, & Ryan Kearney. They are part of the inaugural group of students participating in the Public History Program within the Social Sciences Department. Information on the program can be obtained by calling 570-348-6288 or email socialscience@marywood.edu.