The Baldknobbers to Donate Artifacts to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

The Baldknobbers to Donate Artifacts to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

'The Show that Started it All' in Branson, Mo.

WHAT: The Baldknobbers will present a collection of objects to the National Museum of American History

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.

WHERE: National Museum of American History, 12th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W.

WHO: Eric Jentsch, curator, National Museum of American History

Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

Tim Mabe, The Baldknobbers

In a special donation ceremony, the National Museum of American History will receive a collection of objects from The Baldknobbers, the first country music and comedy show in Branson, Mo. Tim Mabe will present costumes and hats worn by Jim "Droopy Drawers" Mabe, Lyle "George Aggernite" Mabe and Bill Mabe, as well as brochures, souvenir books, pamphlets, unique musical instruments and other objects to the museum's entertainment collections.

In 1959, brothers Bill, Jim, Lyle and Bob Mabe began entertaining visitors on the Taneycomo lakefront with The Baldknobbers Jamboree. The Baldknobbers became an immediate hit with the fishermen and tourists in the Branson lakes area performing with a washtub bass, banjo and dobro and even a mule jawbone for rhythm. The show continued to expand, and The Baldknobbers Jamboree Theatre now seats 1,500 people.

Media only: Laura Duff, Smithsonian (202) 633-3129
Hollye Gurley, Baldknobbers (417) 334-4528
Media website: http://newsdesk.si.edu

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Jan. 26, 2011/

SOURCE Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

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