An exhibition honoring
Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder, will open on Friday, October 29, 2010 with a reception at 5:00 p.m. in the Berkowitz Gallery, on the third floor of the Mardigian Library. William T. Anderson, a noted Wilder biographer, will give a presentation on the writing of this classic children’s book that is loved by many.
Exhibit displays will focus on Mrs. Wilder, the series, her family, and the times in which they lived. We are collaborating with the Detroit Public Library, The Wilder Home Association, The Henry Ford, HarperCollins, the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, and various Wilder museums to create the displays.
Little House on the Prairie was first published in 1935. It is the third title in the “Little House” series, coming after
Little House in the Big Woods (1932) and
Farmer Boy (1933). The series is based on Mrs. Wilder’s life as a pioneer girl and has remained constantly in print since the initial publication. The books are considered classics of American children’s literature.
A special children’s program will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Activities will include trivia games related to the books, storytelling, and a contest for the best prairie costume. Grab your bonnet or boots and come along for the fun!
Register online for the 10/29 reception or the 10/30 children's program.
The exhibition runs from Friday, October 29, 2010 through Friday, December 10, 2010. Extended Gallery hours will be available Monday through Thursday and on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call Susan Flannery at 313-593-5236.
