Where did the artifacts in the museum come from? Learn how archaeologists study a site. Each participant will take part in a simulated dig using archaeology tools to “find” artifacts soldiers would have used here in 1776. Children ages 6 to 12. Share this...
Join historian and author David Stameshkin for a reading, book signing and reception celebrating the publication of “Henry Sheldon and the History of His Museum, 1821–2021.” Drawing on decades of research, Stameshkin traces the life of the collector,...
A special hands-on day for families and adventurous souls to try just about everything the museum has to offer — all in one day. Learn to row in longboats, try out underwater ROV, get a behind-the-scenes look at exhibits and how we 3-D scan artifacts, step onto the...
Centered around a discussion of “The Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys, presenters Allison Cardon & Alexandra Weimer will explore the intersection of race, mental health, and art. Written as somewhat of a prequel to Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane...
Meg Mott considers how the Constitution forces and frames our disagreements. What does it mean for our republic when only legal professionals take the stage? Share this...