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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 6 - 12, 2022 UCW 13 Toys are part of our culture reflect- ing the values and trends in society. e temporary exhibit "Let's Play! A Time Warp to Toys of the Past" at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex chronicles the development of toys and play as they accompanied the emergence of modern childhood. Toys can tell an interesting story about how kids grew up in America. Megan Maxwell, the exhibit curator, says that the exhibit will show that despite differences in economic back- ground, race, ethnicity and culture — things all children have in common are toys and play. "e concept for this exhibit began with just a small group of toys that I found in the Museum collections room," Maxwell said. "We thought it would be fun to do a toy exhibit for the summer since so many families visit the Museum during summer break. While there are toys representing many decades, I think kids of the '60s, 70s and 80s will be the most excited to see what we have on display. Toys are a universal language, and this exhibit will appeal to people of all ages and all walks of life." Maxwell says the key to play is imagination. Highlights of the exhibit include rare tin lithograph mechanical toys, original Kenner Star Wars figures and handmade Black dolls that reflect the journey of Black Americans from enslavement through reconstruction and beyond. Many of the toys in the exhibit were donated by several local individuals. One of the stories told in the exhibit tells of Cassandra McMillion. ere is a picture of 3-year-old McMillion holding her favorite toy, Sally. e picture was taken sometime around 1945. Sally was a sawdust/bisque porcelain doll. McMillion's story is displayed next to the Handmade Black Dolls section of the exhibit. e exhibit is also interactive for kids and adults who are "kids at heart." Visitors can play along as they travel through the exhibit by giving the color wheel a spin and moving to the matching game circles on the floor. Visitors can pose in a life-size Barbie box or stand in front of the Star Wars galaxy backdrop for a fun photo souvenir. e exhibit is currently open at the Museum and will run through Sept. 4. is exhibit was funded by the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex Foundation. e museum is run under the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. ey work with a vision to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in the state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina. In creating the exhibit, the North Carolina Museum of History staff as- sisted our local museum with techni- cal and design assistance. e Museum of the Cape Fear is located on the corner of Bradford and Arsenal Avenues in Fayetteville. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit is free. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. through 5 p.m. 'Let's Play! A Time Warp to Toys of the Past' a STAFF REPORT EVENT e temporary exhibit "Let's Play! A Time Warp to Toys of the Past" at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex chronicles the development of toys and play as they accompanied the emergence of modern childhood. (Photos courtesy of the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex.) "COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY, DEDICATED TO PROGRESS! Re-elect WHY I'M RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION I am incredibly proud of the work that I have done as your District 1 representative and as the mayor pro-tem. During my time in office, we have seen historical growth and over 300 million dollars of investments. In addition, our community has 500 million dollars coming into it over the next 2-3 years from state and fe deral governments, requiring steady, experienced leadership to ensure the best outcome for our citizens. A steady, experienced leader that knows how to work collaboratively for the citizens of Fayetteville. Scan with your phone to follow me on Social Media V o t e K a t h y J e n s e n . c o m Paid for by the committee to elect Kathy Jensen, City Council Economic Development & Growth Public Safety and a Great Place to Live/Work Recreation for our Residents Opportunities for our Youth P R I O R I T I E S