jeninky Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Really a must see if you are ever through Kentucky.. http://www.thedollhousemuseum.com/ This museum is going to start a new NAME miniature group meeting once a month or more.. that is coming soon! http://www.kygmc.org/ This is the home of George Clooney LOL nuff said ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I've always wanted to see Kentucky, now I have one more reason to visit. Thanx for the link. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Jen, I'm green with envy that you've seen The Dollhouse Museum in all its glory. I stopped by there in Danville last summer, before it was open to the public, and was graciously welcomed by its owner and chief collector, Lori Kagan-Moore. Her interest in miniatures stems from her grandparents, who were antique dealers. She has amassed hundreds of houses. I counted only three kit houses in the entire musuem. Most are one-of-a kind, in all shapes and sizes. This museum really is not to be missed. Here's a link to a news story about the museum. Something that will interest the collectors among us is the fact that she features collectibles extensively, such as Strombecker, Schoenhut, Schneegas, Biedermeier, Spielwaren, Gottschalk, Arcade, Shackman, Grand Rapids, Petite Princess, Reevesline, Lawbre, as well as a great number of antique and artisan items too numerous to mention. It's always a treat to see one or two of these pieces. Can you imagine seeing an entire house furnished in one of these lines? Be still, my heart! The museum includes a meeting room and a lovely park area and deck for picnics. I really think we ought to organize a weekend in Danville for Greenleaf Forum members. The town itself is a little jewel. It was missed in the Civil War, so has some remarkably beautiful little 19th century and earlier cottages. Anyone game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 WOW!! Is that village inside or outside? I love the little tea setup with the ladies reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It's all inside. They bought a building that was used as a WPA warehouse years ago. It's as big an an airplane hangar! Her husband teaches at Central KY State U and is active in the little theater. Some of his friends painted the floors to make it look as if you're following roadways between the "villages" ... and you have to cross painted railroad tracks to get the the "other side of the tracks" village. Talk about realism ... those buildings look just like the ones that you see disintegrating in old railroad towns in the midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 This is wonderful.!!! I loved the dollhousemuseum website.. I would love to visit sometime.!! in the dollhouse museum website there is a map of the village.... That would be a perfect way to make a map of our Greenleaf town... Does anyone remember when we were talking about that.... I am gonna have to get busy with that.!! Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck princess Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I wish I could go! I'm going to be in Kentucky for Thanksgiving, but this is 4 hours from my brother's house ;) . Would definitely be interested in a Greenleaf member weekend sometime, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I know some one who is traveling to Kentucky, any thing they sell there? Depending where I might give my dad a list if he has time. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 She has a couple of kits and has tons of furniture for sale... If you are talking about the one in Danville I have not had the chance to go the Maysville... yet ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I don't know wher my pop is going but i can ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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