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The Hunterdon Art Museum is housed in a stone mill that sits on
the Raritan River's south branch. The original mill built on this site in 1763
supposedly ground wheat for General George Washington's revolutionary
army during its encampment in Morristown. From 1810 to 1828, Ralph
Hunt owned this mill and the Red Mill across the river. At that time, the
town became known as Hunt's Mills until it was changed to Clinton in 1828,
in honor of former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, who had recently
died. After serving as a grist mill for more than a century, the Dunham-
Parry Mill was purchased by a group of local residents with a vision of
creating an arts center.
Through the arts, we express ourselves, explore ideas, and
cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving. Art has the power
to motivate us and turn thinking into doing, fueling innovation and
leading to fresh ideas, scientific breakthroughs, and technological
improvements. Art challenges us to reflect on ourselves and our society
as a whole, while helping us think about new ideas, confront problems, and
consider possibilities. In the midst of tragedy, art helps us heal, and it can
also help us celebrate and commemorate. Art can have a purpose in and of
itself; it can inspire, bring joy, or give solace.
The Mission of the Hunterdon Art Museum is to engage people
with contemporary art, craft, and design in ways that educate,
challenge, and inspire. The Vision of the Hunterdon Art Museum
will be an inclusive and essential community resource that fosters
transformative experiences and enriches the lives of everyone
through contemporary art exhibitions and programming. The
Core Values of the Hunterdon Art Museum are: Inclusiveness,
Accessibility and Creativity. Find out about our wonderful events,
exhibitions and classes at: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org.
W h a t ' s n e W
W i t h G s s u 8 1 ?
Cookie time is here! January is
the month that our local Girl Scout troops will
kick off our new season of selling cookies. Whether
you see us traveling door to door or in our community
hosting a booth sale, we thank you in advance for your love
of our cookies and support. People love Girl Scout
cookies! Part of that is the taste, as they are delicious. Part
of that is the nostalgia. They remind you of childhood, how you
once were a Girl Scout, knew a Girl Scout, or just ate the cookies.
When you purchase cookies from our Girl Scouts this month,
you will not only enjoy the taste, but also help build up our girls'
confidence and strengthen their financial literacy skills. To
order your cookies, email: su81cookies@gmail.com!
To learn about becoming a Girl Scout or what's involved
with being a Leader, email us at: gshnjserviceunit81@
gmail.com. We're always looking for new
members and parent volunteers! Find
out more at: https://su81website.
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