Matheson History Museum
513 East University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)378-2280 mathesonmuseum.org
Coming for the first time to Gainesville the Florida Museum of
History’s new exhibition entitled Florida’s Got the Blues. This
exhibition will be open at the Matheson History Museum from Monday, February 9
through Thursday, April 30, 2015. This exhibit showcases musicians who
pioneered the blues music during the early twentieth century. Hear
Florida’s musical heritage come alive at this interactive exhibition, which
features a blues ensemble and a blues stage. See the Matheson transformed
into a Blues-eum great for kids and kids at heart. Explore the story of
the many notable blues artists who had roots in Florida. Stand
face-to-face with the sunglasses of the late, great Ray Charles, who grew up in
Greenville, Florida. Other artifacts include a 1960s stage costume belonging to
Bo Diddley. The exhibition features the story of other Florida musicians
including Tampa Red, Diamond Teeth Mary, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers
and many more. The exhibit also highlights the impact of Florida in the evolution
of both Blues and Rock n’ Roll. The Matheson History Museum is open
from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on Monday through Thursday. Admission is a requested
donation of $5 per person.
The Matheson History Museum also invites the community to hear
history come alive at several upcoming events. These events include: Family
FunDay on Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 1-4 pm. This event
highlights the contribution of African Americans to Blues music. There
will also be several singer-songwriter presentations by local musicians such as
the Dixie Desperados on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 6-8 pm. Yale
professor James Hepokoski will make a presentation on Thursday, February
26, 2015 from 6-8 pm. Stan Lynch will make a presentation on Thursday,
March 12, 2015 from 6-8 pm. For more information call 352-378-2280 or email info@mathesonmuseum.org.
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