Charles M. Schulz Museum

The first Peanuts Sunday strip debuted in newspapers 69 years ago today, on January 6, 1952. Before this, Peanuts comic strips had only appeared in the black-and-white 4-panel format, Monday through Saturday. Peanuts would continue to run in most newspapers every day of the week with black-and-white dailies AND full-color Sundays. These days, many newspapers print Peanuts in full color 7 days a week!

Happy #NationalBirdDay to a favorite little yellow bird! But what kind of bird is Woodstock? A hawk? A duck? A flamingo? Even Woodstock isn’t sure what kind of bird he is, but one thing is certainhe’s one of a kind! Snoopy tried to determine what kind of bird Woodstock may be, even resorting to a field guide when his feathered friend was of little help. Over the years, Snoopy’s guesses have included a crow, an American bittern, a Carolina wren, a rufous-sided towhee, a yellow-billed cuckoo, a Canada goose, and a mourning warbler. This Peanuts strip was first published on December 30, 1988.

Celebrating #NationalCocoaDay and #InternationalTeaDay this week. Do you prefer a cocoa party or a tea party? This Peanuts strip was first published on February 6, 1954.

A selection of stuffed Snoopys in costume from the Collection. Do you have a favorite Snoopy persona?

Check out our newest free activity: "Peanuts Character Crossword"available for download on our website: schulzmuseum.org/museum-at-home! Test your Peanuts-character IQ by using clues and pictures to identify some of the Peanuts Gang favorites. Add their names to a crossword puzzle and discover a secret message! This Peanuts comic strip was first published on January 29, 1981.

Tomorrow marks *62 years* since Snoopy first slept on his doghouse in this Peanuts strip from December 12, 1958. "I don't recall how he got on top of that doghouse. The first time he fell off and the strip ended with 'Life is full of rude awakenings.' After that, he was never seen in the doghouse. As long as he was going to live in that fantasy world, it was shown only in side view, never insideit wouldn't be right." Charles M. Schulz

Sparky felt as though he’d put his best ideas into it, and that it expressed everything he wanted to say. Jean Schulz shares stories behind some of the most-loved moments in A Charlie Brown Christmas via Yahoo Entertainment.

This Peanuts strip was first published 58 years ago today on January 3, 1963.

You can say that again! And a very "Happy New Year!" from the Schulz Museum!

Thank you to all who have served and are serving on this Veterans Day. Like many men of his generation, Charles Schulz was drafted into the army during World War II. He excelled as a soldier, became an instructor, and machine-gun squad leader, and was eventually promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. While serving in Europe, Schulz continued to document army life in his sketchbook. He paid homage to his wartime service in Peanuts strips and lithographs that featur...ed D-Day and Veterans Day themes. He was also involved in veterans' matters like the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, until his death in 2000. His grave marker reads simply: Charles M. Schulz, SGT US ARMY, World War II." c. 1945. Schulz in his army uniform, holding a sketch pad. This photograph was taken for a newspaper article showcasing Schulz's talents as a cartoonist. Courtesy of the Schulz Family Intellectual Property Trust. Photographer unknown. See more

Happy Halloween! Who's dressing up as a Peanuts character this year? Let us know in the comments!

Did you know that A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first Peanuts animated special? This year marks 55 years since Charles M. Schulz collaborated with TV producer Lee Mendelson and animator Bill Melendez to create the 1965 special, which went on to win Peabody and Emmy Awards, and become an instant holiday classic. This year, celebrate with the Peanuts Gang, and watch #ACharlieBrownChristmas for FREE on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, December 13, at 4:30 pm (PST)/7:30 pm (EST)! Check your local listings at pbs.org/tv_schedules, or watch anytime on Apple TV. Have a favorite memory or scene? Tell us in the comments below!

This Peanuts strip was first published on November 9, 1981.

This Peanuts strip was first published 69 years ago today on October 29, 1951.

Stash your Peanuts paperbacks, or whatever else you like to carry with you, in our "Planting of a Tree Tote." This roomy market tote is 100% cotton and features an inspiring message from a strip first published on March 3, 1963. Swipe through to see the inspiration! Find this, along with new products and old favorites, in our online Museum Store. Visit: shop.schulzmuseum.org 100% of the proceeds from Museum Store sales support the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.

This Peanuts strip was first published on November 9, 1981.

This Peanuts strip was first published 41 years ago today on October 27, 1979.

*From the Collection* Peanuts lunchboxes and thermos made by King-Seeley Thermos Company in the 1970s. Who had one of these growing up?

From time to time we receive questions that need a little help from our archivist to answer, such as this recent one: Q: In later strips, Schulz used a type of shading that looks like tiny dots. He appears to have started using this technique towards the end of his career. Do you know what he used? Is it a type of pen or marker? A: Interestingly, those tiny dots are not a pen at all. The dots are on an adhesive film called Zip-a-Tone. ... Zip-a-Tone was a brand of screentone, the graphic tool that Schulz sometimes used to add shading and dimension to his strip. It was used to produce gray tones. Zip-a-Tone sheets came in several different patterns. The adhesive film was placed over the portion of the comic strip to be shaded and the remainder of the film was cut off with an artist’s knife. About 15 years ago, Zip-a-Tone and other screentone sheets became difficult to find. Today, cartoonists employ computer software to achieve the same effect. Sarah Breaux, Archivist This Peanuts strip was first published on March 5, 1986. See more

In honor of National STEM/STEAM Day. This Peanuts strip was first published on May 7, 1974.

This Peanuts strip was first published on October 5, 1962.

Announcing November Classes For Kids! Brush up on your fine art, animation, and cartooning skills from home or in-person at the Schulz Museum! Learn to draw fantasy creatures and landscapes, make your own animated movie, and enjoy autumn-inspired mixed-media fun. For kids ages 7 and up. Advance registration requiredvisit schulzmuseum.org/classes-camps for schedule, cost, and registration.

Join Patrick McDonnell, creator of the MUTTS comic strip, for a LIVE ONLINE conversation with Tom Gammill, producer and writer for The Simpsons and Seinfeld, about their work, characters, and influences. Celebrate the publication of "The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of MUTTS," and McDonnell's newest MUTTS treasury, "Hot Dogs, Hot Cats." Event meets online on Saturday, November 7, 4:00 pm (PT). REGISTRATION REQUIREDfor schedule, cost, and registration, visit https://bit.ly/3dOApWn

This Peanuts strip was published 47 years ago today on October 23, 1973.

This Peanuts strip was first published 51 years ago today on November 6, 1969.

In her latest blog post, Jean Schulz remembers Bill Mauldin, his legacy, and his friendship with Charles Schulz in the light of the recent publication of Drawing Fire: The Editorial Cartoons of Bill Mauldin. To read the post, visit schulzmuseum.org/a-toast-to-bill-mauldin

Astronaut Snoopy’s in space! Peanuts and Story Time From Space present a special reading of SimonKIDS books ’Shoot for the Moon, Snoopy!’ and ’Snoopy, First Bea...gle on the Moon!’read by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station! https://storytimefromspace.com/shoot-for-the-moon-snoopy-2/ https://storytimefromspace.com/snoopy-first-beagle-on-the-/ For more out-of-this-world adventures, watch Snoopy in Space on Apple TV+

Join us online THIS SATURDAY to hear cartoonist Patrick McDonnell, creator of MUTTS, in conversation with Tom Gammill, writer and producer for The Simpsons and Seinfeld, as they reflect on 25 Years of MUTTS. *Just Announced* The event will include special guest appearances by Jean Schulz and Patrick McDonnell’s dog, Amelie, plus a look at some of the Peanuts strips that influenced McDonnell. A live Q&A will follow the discussion. Saturday, November 7, 4:00 pm (PT). To register for this event, visit our *link in bio!*

This Peanuts strip was published 43 years ago today on October 21, 1977.

LIVE ONLINE: How to Draw Peanuts Halloween! Join us on October 29 at 4:00 pm (PT) as cartoonist Robert W. Pope gives live step-by-step drawing instruction during this spooktacular online event! In this class, learn to draw: Charlie Brown in his ghost costume Lucy in her witch hat and mask... Snoopy as the WWI Flying Ace and of course, the Great Pumpkin! Event meets via Zoom on Thursday, October 29, at 4:00 pm (Pacific Time). REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/35hWSHy See more

This Peanuts strip was first published on October 4, 1962.

It's #NationalStressAwarenessDay. Who else is in need of some self-care? This Peanuts strip was first published on October 7, 1975.

LIVE ONLINE: How to Draw Snoopy's Siblings! Explore the story of Snoopy’s canine family and learn how to draw each of his siblings from the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm Gang! Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates' staff artist Mary Shyne will give live step-by-step drawing instruction during this online event. Event meets via Zoom on Thursday, November 12, at 4:00 pm (Pacific Time). REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/34RbfUf

#MondayMood. This Peanuts strip was first published on June 21, 1965.