LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Museum at Texas Tech wanted to go in a different direction when it came to celebrating 250 years of America.<\/p>\n
Tech called on residents to donate materials that showcase that rich history, and the community went above and beyond to make sure that became a reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody has unique pieces of history and material culture in their own homes, and this one we just themed it around American independence,\u201d curator of history Cameron Saffell said. \u201cThey are all important things to you, and when you come through this exhibit, you\u2019ll see what was important things to other people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside the America 250 exhibit, you\u2019ll notice many things made in 1976 to celebrate America\u2019s bicentennial, which includes this spirit of \u201976 Agri-King tractor, quilts, plates and this crotched potholder.<\/p>\n
No matter the item, everything has a unique story behind it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got a handmade dress for a little girl whose birthday was July 4th,\u201d Saffell said. \u201cShe wasn\u2019t born in 1976, she was born in the early 70\u2019s, but they gave it to her as a birthday present, so she wore it for the bicentennial. She later had a child and her child wore it at a couple of events.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not all though. His swallow tail flag is the oldest item on display, dating back to the late 19th century. Other items such as the Thomas Edison phonograph accompanied with sheet music, embroidered pieces and commemorative coins help pain the picture of what America is all about.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe real heart of all of this is it\u2019s the community and how we all see and celebrate our own history,\u201d Saffel said.<\/p>\n
You have until the end of Labor Day weekend to see this pieces of art and history in person. It\u2019s your chance to see how Lubbock has done its part in telling the story of America, through this vast collection of material.<\/p>\n
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