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Bronze Exhibit Curator Gallery Tour

Contact: Karen
Hollywood, Publicity and Programs Coordinator Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
/ khollywood@maccullochhall.org / www.maccullochhall.org / (973) 538-2404 ext.
15



On Sunday September 8th 2013
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum welcomes historian and author William B.
Styple, for gallery tours of the “American Heroes in Bronze: The Artwork of James E.
Kelly”, an exhibit of bronze sculptures is currently on display in the
upstairs gallery of Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. 



Mr. Styple is the co-curator the “American Heroes in Bronze” exhibit and has
a deep interest in the work of James. E Kelly. 
He presented two popular and engaging presentations
about the artist in the spring and now returns to provide visitors with gallery
tours of the exhibit.  He will be
available throughout the afternoon to answer questions and provide background
information on the pieces on display. Styple discovered and transcribed Kelly's interviews with
Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, Warren,
Chamberlain and many others. The resulting book, “Generals in
Bronze—Interviewing the Commanders of the Civil War” was published in 2005.  This is a rare opportunity to discuss
Kelley’s work with Mr. Styple, while viewing the works in the exhibition.  Mr. Styple will be available during touring
hours 1pm – 4pm and will address visitors who visit the exhibit throughout the
afternoon beginning at 1pm, the Museum closes at 4pm.  Mr. Styple will also have copies of his
books available for sale.  For more information visit
maccullochhall.org

“American Heroes in Bronze: The Artwork of James E. Kelly” is
co-curated by William B. Styple and the Museum’s Curator of Collections Ryan
Hyman.  This unique exhibit explores the
work of Irish-American sculptor James
E. Kelly (1855-1933).  In the decades
following the American Civil War, over forty Union
Generals visited the New York
City studio of Kelly, who was highly respected
for his artwork’s historical accuracy.  While the war heroes sat, the
artist conducted in-depth interviews regarding their wartime
service, and heard their very personal stories of Fort Sumter,
Antietam, Gettysburg, and Appomattox.   The work resulting
from these personal interviews presents a unique perspective on the famous
figures and events from the Civil War. Also included in this exhibition
are Kelly’s depictions of notable events from the Revolutionary War and
well known civilians such as Thomas Edison and Clara Barton.  Bas reliefs,
busts, engravings and bronze sculptures depict these heroes. The collection of Kelly’s work is on
loan from private collectors and can be viewed during touring hours until
October 31st.

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Visitors can
also visit the current Thomas Nast gallery exhibit where Macculloch Hall
Historical Museum is currently presenting a new exhibit Thomas Nast Brings Down Boss Tweed”.  The exhibit will feature over twenty
examples of the political cartoons Thomas Nast created attacking Boss Tweed and
Tammany Hall.  During touring hours.



Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the
Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris
area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its
historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The
Museum is open for house and exhibit tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays &
Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors &
Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The
gardens are open (free of charge) during Museum hours. The Museum and
offices are closed Sunday September 1st and Monday September 2nd
for the Labor Day holiday. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website
www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook. 
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave.,
Morristown,
NJ
07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a
nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.

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