Making History

Making History comes in many forms, and not always directly led by us. In addition to MH, I serve as the Outreach Coordinator for CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, I invite those to attend one of these significant performances of "Letters from Anne and Martin" held in both Terre Haute and Indianapolis.

These events (besides our Evening of Light fundraiser) are free and open to the public, including school groups and organizations. This is a wonderfully engaging opportunity to learn more about these two change makers of history. An art activity will also be provided in order to create your own thoughtful letters/drawings about a cause you are passionate about.

In addition to our Evening of Light, CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center is hosting 4 free performances of "Letters from Anne and Martin" in Terre Haute and Indianapolis. We invite everyone to join us, and consider bringing students, organizations, family, and friends. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like a large group or school group to attend. We hope to see you at one of these significant performances.

How did Making History get started?

The owner and director, Amy Grove, has served as a professor of Art History for 11 years at numerous universities, while also creating exhibit concepts, programming, and lecturing around the world.

She has worked with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Newfields, Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Girls Inc., Sycamore Services, Columbus Museum of Art, Osher Lifelong Learing Institute, Association Into Research for Crimes Against Art, Historic Royal Palaces, The Tower of London, Beckford’s Tower, Stowe House and Gardens, Monon Depot Museum, Indiana Historical Society, Girl Scouts of America, and for many other organizations.

Through the years, Amy has developed educational programming ranging from non-verbal infants to older adults and differently abled participants. She is passionate about sharing her education and experience in the field of art history through interactive experiences. She has led countless engaging programs for the public, non-profits, private events, and educational institutions.

At a young age, she stated that her career goal was to, “Stand around and talk about art to anyone who would listen”! Integrating art programming allows for her to share her passion while also inspiring hands-on learning.

Amy’s specializations lie heavily in: Holocaust Art Restitution, Art of WWII, Art Theft, Prehistory, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesoamerica, European Middle Ages, Italian and English Renaissance, Italian and Spanish Baroque, Rococo, Victorian/Edwardian, and Modern and Contemporary Performance art.

Reach out if you would like to learn more about hosting a program, lecture, or Making History at your event/organization! 📚🎨

Making History had a wonderful time at Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire! This was our first time running a space at a Faire, and a long-time goal achieved!

We had so many apprentices join us in making masterpieces, firing the catapult, enjoying the poppet play area, and discussing history and art with us!

Keep in mind, MH is not exclusive to Medieval/Renaissance art history, but is all-encompassing for any period or historical topic! We’d love to bring programming to your organizations, events, libraries, museums, clubs, classrooms, nursing facilities, and anywhere you want to make history!

Thank you all for making this dream come true, we look forward to continuing making history! 🏰🎨

A few apprentices-in-training helped test out our activities for Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire! They created some fantastic masterpieces, letting their imaginations run wild! 🎨🛡️

Keep in mind we will have wooden paint pallets and specialized “Medieval” tools at the Faire (no paper plates or paint bottles allowed in our tent!)🖌️🏰

Artists ranged from 9yo-40yo, including differently abled participants. Our programs are for all ages and abilities, and we can accommodate anyone with adaptations!

Let’s make some history together! 🙌🏼🎨

Manuscripts by moonlight completed with a wax seal! Wonderful job by this 15yo artist’s apprentice! 🎨📜

Come create your own manuscript masterpiece and learn about some interesting and hilarious illuminations drawn by Medieval scribes at Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire!

Official schedule of events! We would love to have you join us for a program, and be sure to check out all the other amazing vendors and entertainers! Only 1 week away! 🏰

There's something for everyone to enjoy at the Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire! Join us on Saturday, September 23rd, and Sunday, September 24th, 2023, from 10am to 5pm! Check out our website for tickets and more information: www.clayshirecastle.com/medieval-faire.html

Transforming simple FBMKP cardboard Melissa & Doug blocks into stones for castle building in our free open-play kids area! 🏰

Blocks are a great source for early development utilizing fine motor skills, problem solving, pretend play, and collaboration!

Ready for artists of all sizes to join us at Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire! 🎨👑