Ukiah Daily Journal from Ukiah, California • Page 71

22 SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1999 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Visit Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House he House Museum Grace are and a The Hudson modern Sun ful Landmark Grace career as Hudson No. a 926. painter had a of success- sensimuseum and historic tive, detailed portraits of Native home located in downtown Americans, most of them resiUkiah at 431 S. Main St. dents of Mendocino County.

Dr. Opened to the public in 1986, John Hudson, (1857-1936), a the Grace Hudson Museum was native of Tennessee, gave up his built through community initia- medical practice just a few years tive by the non-profit Sun House after moving to California in Guild, then donated to the city of 1889, devoting himself to the Ukiah. study of Native American culToday the museum is oper- tures and traditions. He was an ated as a division of the Depart- astute field collector who was ment of Community Services by responsible for major. the city with the support of at several American holdings museums, numerous volunteers.

including the Smithsonian InstiThe museum features the tution and the Field Museum in work of artist Grace Hudson Chicago. (1865-1937), Pomo Indian The Sun House and adjacent baskets, historic photographs Hudson-Carpenter Park are and objects from the large per- shaded by fine old oaks, redmanent collection, the legacy of woods and poplars. Seasonal the pioneer Hudson-Carpenter flowers and shrubs family. or nearly year-round, provide making col- The Sun House, the former The museum staff also the spot a favorite for mounts picnicking Dr. John Hudson, is a national wide temporary exhibitions or simply relaxing.

week. on a range of contempor- On a docent-led tour of The ary and historical themes. Sun House, and wandering children and adults Constructed in 1911 for Dr. through the Grace Hudson in about county John Hudson and Grace Hud- Museum, visitors learn history, women art, Native The can a American cultures and women's son, Sun House is an great deal about local history impressive redwood structure history. Visitors will also find the "California Craftsman" of and culture.

A fine museum original postcards, iod, listed in per- store features items related to tionery and jewelry at the posters, stathe National Regis- the collections and to local his- The is store. ter of Historic Places and desig- of special interest is the open to the museum nated California public five days a week, WedHistorical wide selection of books for nesday through Saturday, 10 "Providing Quality Care for Our Community" home of artist Grace Carpenter Hudson and her husband, and state historical landmark. Both are open five days a a.m. to 4:30 p.m, and from noon groups and to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.

ments schools; arrangeAdmission is free, for a visit may be made by donations calling the museum at although are. gratefully 467-2836. tional accepted to help defray opera- The city of Ukiah The Sun The Sun House, the Grace Hudexpenses. preserves House is open for son Museum, the tours at noon, 1, 2 and 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 p.m. The lections museum colmuseum welcomes special Park for all and Hudson-Carpenter to enjoy, PRO Mama Ukiah Valley Medical Center -Adventist Health 24-hour Emergency Room Outpatient Surgery Services Health Education Inpatient Care Home Health Care Maternity Unit (Level Nursery) Urgent Care Clinic Ukiah Valley Blood Center www.uvmc.org 707-462-3111: 275 Hospital Ukiah, CA, 95482 A.