Many of our loyal readers who have subscribed to Inventors Digest for many years may remember that five years ago I covered a story about how the Woodstock festival of 1969 was reinvented 40 years later, on the original site in Bethel, NY. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a spectacular performing arts center and technologically-advanced museum to commemorate those unforgettable three days of peace and love, and the history of the turbulent and remarkable sixties.
From April 5th through August 17th, 2014, the Museum at Bethel Woods has reinvented The Beatles in an outstanding exhibit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their arrival in the United States, called America Meets the Beatles! You will find never before seen photos of the Fab Four by the late Bill Eppridge (LIFE Magazine photographer) and a vast assortment of Beatlemania memorabilia from the Rod Mandeville Collection. Additions to the social media age include the ability to take a “selfie” with the Beatles, and a large Twitter board where visitors can post their comments about this dazzling exhibit. See a genuine suit worn by Paul McCartney during his visit to America, a selection of actual Beatles albums, pins and posters among many other items. You can follow the Beatles’ visit to America in the historic photos by Bill Eppridge, from their arrival at New York’s JFK airport, through scenes from the Ed Sullivan show, their train ride to Washington D.C. and performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Here below, for your enjoyment, are some photos taken at Bethel Wood’s Media Day (sneak preview) for journalists. Soon you’ll be singing “All You Need is Love”! For more information, please take a look at www.bethelwoodscenter.org.
