The historic gem Lockwood-Mathews Mansion's current exhibition Demolish or Preserve: The 1960s at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is one not to miss! Running through November 20, 2016, visit the mansion Wed-Sun anytime between 12-4pm!
This multimedia exhibit features works of music, photographs, costumes and artifacts that dive into the complex decade of the 1960s. The 1960s was a time of much turbulence, from the Vietnam War, assassinations of America's biggest leaders and the Civil Rights Movemen; but was a time of celebration as well. From the arrival of The Beatles in the U.S., to the first moon landing, the 60s was undeniably eventful. Along with these major cultural markers and conflict, the nation's modern urban planning sought out the demolition of historic neighborhoods and valuable buildings.
This exhibition will explore the fascinating and ground-breaking decade of the 1960s and the Mansion’s connections to the revolutionary preservation battles and new landmark statutes of the era. It will also honor the museum’s 50th Anniversary as it celebrates the bands of locals, led by the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. and the Common Interest Group, who fought to save the Mansion and secure its status as a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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