<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><link>https://at.umw.edu/gari_melchers_home_and_studio_at_belmont_919/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:26:50 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Jul 16, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

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<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+16%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690477496</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-16T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 17, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+17%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690478521</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-17T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 18, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+18%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690479546</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-18T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 19, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+19%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690480571</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-19T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 20, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+20%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690481596</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-20T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 21, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+21%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690481597</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-21T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 22, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690482622</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-22T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 23, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+23%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690483647</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-23T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 24, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690483648</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-24T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 25, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+25%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690484673</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-25T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 26, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+26%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690485698</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-26T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 26, 2026: Free Woodland Hike at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists on the last Sunday of the month, these one hour hikes explore the site's woodland trails. Terrain is varied and can be wet; sturdy footwear is recommended. Dogs not permitted.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/free-woodland-hike">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Free+Woodland+Hike&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+26%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AConducted+by+Virginia+Master+Naturalists+on+the+last+Sunday+of+the+month%2C+these+one+hour+hikes+explore+the+site%27s+woodland+trails.+Terrain+is+varied+and+can+be+wet%3B+sturdy+footwear+is+recommended.+Dogs+not+permitted.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Ffree-woodland-hike%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52743964139464</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-26T14:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/free-woodland-hike</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52743964193745/huge/7a3f49c91845cb68e66d5f139babe4b9257446f4.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 27, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+27%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690486723</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-27T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 28, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+28%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690486724</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-28T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 29, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+29%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690487749</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-29T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 30, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+30%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690488774</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-30T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Jul 31, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+31%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690489799</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-31T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 1, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+1%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690490824</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-01T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 2, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690491849</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-02T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 3, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+3%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690491850</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-03T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 4, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+4%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690492875</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-04T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 5, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+5%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690493900</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-05T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 6, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+6%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690493901</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-06T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 7, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+7%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690494926</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-07T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: Cars &amp; Coffee at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Automobile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly meetup in the museum parking lot the second Saturday of each month May-October, 2026 from 8 AM – 11 AM. Event is open to all makes, models and years. Coffee will be available for purchase. The visitor center will be open during the event and the museum opens at 10 AM for tours with paid admission.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Please use caution when entering and exiting our gravel lot. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact our Visitor Services Manager Lindy M. Lynn, <a href="mailto:llynn@umw.edu">llynn@umw.edu</a>, 540-654-1843.Free</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/cars-coffee">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Cars+%26+Coffee&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+8%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AAutomobile+enthusiasts+are+invited+to+a+monthly+meetup+in+the+museum+parking+lot+the+second+Saturday+of+each+month+May-October%2C+2026+from+8+AM+%E2%80%93+11+AM.+Event+is+open+to+all+makes%2C+models+and+years.+Coffee+will+be+available+for+purchase.+The+visitor+center+will+be+open+during+the+event+and+the+museum+opens+at+10+AM+for+tours+with+paid+admission.%0A%0A+%0A%0APlease+use+caution+when+entering+and+exiting+our+gravel+lot.+This+event+is+free+and+open+to+the+public.+Questions%3F+Contact+our+Visitor+Services+Manager+Lindy+M.+Lynn%2C+llynn%40umw.edu%2C+540-654-1843.Free%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fcars-coffee%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52428577073509</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-08T08:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/cars-coffee</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52709964798503/huge/2b1c6ee01a8f313b926debe94875e5aa320125b1.jpg'/><category>Entertainment</category></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+8%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690495951</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-08T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 9, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+9%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690496976</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-09T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 10, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+10%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690496977</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-10T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 11, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+11%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690498002</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-11T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 12, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+12%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690499027</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-12T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 13, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+13%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690499028</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-13T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 13, 2026: Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Invitation to Create!</p>

<p>These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery.  Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books read in the studio, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. This year-round program features a new theme each month.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Preschool+Palette&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+13%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AInvitation+to+Create%21%0A%0AThese+thoughtfully+curated+classes+celebrate+the+experience+of+discovery.++Preschool+Palette+nurtures+your+child%E2%80%99s+creative+spirit+through+engaging+books+read+in+the+studio%2C+colorful+garden+walks%2C+and+open-ended+art+exploration.+This+year-round+program+features+a+new+theme+each+month.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fpreschool-palette-2377%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53223947126113</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-13T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/49614107289535/huge/fcf0a0c5ce764caff7165f15fbd80ed4e85f4b07.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Aug 14, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+14%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690500053</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-14T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 14, 2026: Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Invitation to Create!</p>

<p>These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery.  Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books read in the studio, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. This year-round program features a new theme each month.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Preschool+Palette&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+14%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AInvitation+to+Create%21%0A%0AThese+thoughtfully+curated+classes+celebrate+the+experience+of+discovery.++Preschool+Palette+nurtures+your+child%E2%80%99s+creative+spirit+through+engaging+books+read+in+the+studio%2C+colorful+garden+walks%2C+and+open-ended+art+exploration.+This+year-round+program+features+a+new+theme+each+month.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fpreschool-palette-2377%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53223947127138</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-14T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/49614107289535/huge/fcf0a0c5ce764caff7165f15fbd80ed4e85f4b07.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Aug 15, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690501078</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-15T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 15, 2026: Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Invitation to Create!</p>

<p>These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery.  Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books read in the studio, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. This year-round program features a new theme each month.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Preschool+Palette&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AInvitation+to+Create%21%0A%0AThese+thoughtfully+curated+classes+celebrate+the+experience+of+discovery.++Preschool+Palette+nurtures+your+child%E2%80%99s+creative+spirit+through+engaging+books+read+in+the+studio%2C+colorful+garden+walks%2C+and+open-ended+art+exploration.+This+year-round+program+features+a+new+theme+each+month.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fpreschool-palette-2377%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53223947127139</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-15T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/preschool-palette-2377</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/49614107289535/huge/fcf0a0c5ce764caff7165f15fbd80ed4e85f4b07.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Aug 16, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+16%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690501079</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-16T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 17, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+17%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690502104</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-17T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 18, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+18%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690503129</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-18T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 19, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+19%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690504154</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-19T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 20, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+20%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690504155</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-20T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 21, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+21%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690505180</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-21T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690506205</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-22T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 23, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+23%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690507230</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-23T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 24, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690507231</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-24T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 25, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+25%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690508256</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-25T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 26, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+26%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690509281</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-26T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 27, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+27%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690509282</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-27T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 28, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+28%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690510307</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-28T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item><item><title>Aug 29, 2026: History Paintings in Progress:﻿ ﻿Gari Melchers’ Mural Studies at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont</title><description><![CDATA[<p>This exhibition will be on view until January 15, 2027.  Please check <a href="http://www.GariMelchers.org">www.GariMelchers.org</a> for hours and days of operation.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>America 250 inspires an exhibition of Gari Melchers’ history paintings. During his career, patrons commissioned the artist to paint historic subjects for public buildings. Over life-size scenes fill their designated spaces in prominent libraries and two state capitols. The subjects range from allegory to posthumous portraits, for which the artist aimed to depict historically accurate appearances. General Nathanael Greene, Commodore Oliver Perry, and Mark Twain are among them. These paintings represent perspectives of their time, and prompt reflection on the lessons of history.</p>

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<p>The GMHS collection has dozens of studies for these murals, providing a rare opportunity to see the artist’s process as he developed some of the final compositions. Neither intended nor conserved for public view, these sketches and paintings were saved by the artist nonetheless. The types of drawing surfaces, his design variations, and signs of use and aging provide a visual record of artistic activity, and range in size from mere inches to up to nine feet tall.</p>

<p><a href="https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+History+Paintings+in+Progress%3A%EF%BB%BF+%EF%BB%BFGari+Melchers%E2%80%99+Mural+Studies&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Aug+29%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+exhibition+will+be+on+view+until+January+15%2C+2027.++Please+check+www.GariMelchers.org+for+hours+and+days+of+operation.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAmerica+250+inspires+an+exhibition+of+Gari+Melchers%E2%80%99+history+paintings.+During+his+career%2C+patrons+commissioned+the+artist+to+paint+historic+subjects+for+public+buildings.+Over+life-size+scenes+fill+their+designated+spaces+in+prominent+libraries+and+two+state+capitols.+The+subjects+range+from+allegory+to+posthumous+portraits%2C+for+which+the+artist+aimed+to+depict+historically+accurate+appearances.+General+Nathanael+Greene%2C+Commodore+Oliver+Perry%2C+and+Mark+Twain+are+among+them.+These+paintings+represent+perspectives+of+their+time%2C+and+prompt+reflection+on+the+lessons+of+history.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+GMHS+collection+has+dozens+of+studies+for+these+murals%2C+providing+a+rare+opportunity+to+see+the+artist%E2%80%99s+process+as+he+developed+some+of+the+final+compositions.+Neither+intended+nor+conserved+for+public+view%2C+these+sketches+and+paintings+were+saved+by+the+artist+nonetheless.+The+types+of+drawing+surfaces%2C+his+design+variations%2C+and+signs+of+use+and+aging+provide+a+visual+record+of+artistic+activity%2C+and+range+in+size+from+mere+inches+to+up+to+nine+feet+tall.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fat.umw.edu%2Fevent%2Fhistory-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53072690511332</guid><geo:lat>38.324189</geo:lat><geo:long>-77.473299</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-08-29T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://at.umw.edu/event/history-paintings-in-progress-gari-melchers-mural-studies</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53072690668147/huge/13f61f141b7dafd0ed48f4efddf5e03cfa4b781c.jpg'/></item></channel></rss>