Objects of Beauty and Devotion:
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Icons

The Brooke Whiting House of Art's 2008 exhibit features the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Icon Collection. These wooden and metal pieces date from the 17th through the 20th centuries and are Russian, Greek, Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese. The exhibit opens Saturday, March 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and will run until November 8.

Complimentary wine and cheese will be served at the opening. The Whiting House is located at 632 Washington St. and is open Thursday - Saturday with tours given on the hour from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call 301-777-7782 or contact info@whitinghouse.org

A 1940's Christmas Homecoming

The Brooke Whiting House of Art's holiday exhibit is representing the sites and sounds of Christmases during the 1940s when World War II soldiers returned home. WW II memorabilia, 1940's tree ornaments and decorative themes, and period costumed docents will help visitors step back in time and experience the warmth and joy of an American family celebrating their son's homecoming. Holiday themes and Christmas decor are created by Exhibit and Special Events Coordinator Lois Moreland.

An open house will be given before the Downtown Cumberland Tree Lighting on Friday, November 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. In remembrance of Pearl Harbor, a special open house for Veterans and their families will be held on Friday, December 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm to salute our Troops of yesterday and today.

The Whiting House is located at 632 Washington Street, Cumberland Maryland and will give holiday tours until December 29 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays on hour from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For further information please contact 301-777-7782 or info@whitinghouse.org.

Crafted in Liberty:
The American Furniture Exhibit

The Brooke Whiting House of Art is spotlighting its American furniture collection, a fine historical example of the nation's craftsmanship. This eclectic collection represents the Colonial, Federal, Victorian, and Edwardian periods and mainly includes Southern American pieces.  Styles featured include Chippendale, Queen Anne, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Rococo, Empire, and Art Nouveau. 

Pieces of note are an 18th c. Chippendale, Philadelphia highboy; an 18th c. Hepplewhite, Baltimore game table; and a 1750 Queen Anne, Virginia desk. The exhibit also includes delightful examples of Salesman Sample furniture.

Celebrate A Retro Christmas!

The Brooke Whiting House of Art is going retro this holiday season.  The museum is representing the sites and sounds of Christmas past from the 1920s - 1970s.  Each room will exhibit a separate era and will be adorned with antique toys, authentic vintage decorations, and trees trimmed with antique ornaments and decorations.

After opening the front door of the 1911 bungalow, visitors will step back in time through the 1930s room that includes a breathtaking mantle arrangement filled with pine, eucalyptus, hydrangeas, red berries, peacock feathers, pine cones, and yarrow.

Guaranteed to stir up childhood memories, the 1940's and 1950's Santa and Snowman Collections of the event's decorator, Lois Moreland  will be featured in the World War II era room.  The master bedroom will reflect the 1960s and the 1970s with a 70's train set and country scene and with the canopy bed adorned with vintage style roses and hydrangeas.   These Christmas scenes should bring a smile to the faces of children past and present.

Holiday tours will be given from November 28 through January 6 on Tuesday - Saturday on the hour from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  The museum will be featured on the Historic Candlelight Tour on December 2, 5 - 9 PM.

17th c. Spanish Icon
of St. Jerome

18th c. Chippendale, Philadelphia Highboy
 

1920's & 1930's
Parlor with authentic toys and decorations

1940's & 1950's
Dining Room with period Santas
and glass ornaments

1960's & 1970's
Master Bedroom with vintage aluminum tree
and train set

Depression Era Mantle

1920's & 1930's
toy collection