Gallery Talk - George Washington: An American Paradox

Join Aaron Noble, NYSM Senior Historian and Curator of Political and Military History, for a thought-provoking gallery talk in the museum’s newest exhibition, George Washington: An American Paradox. Discover the complexities behind the icon—how the legacy of America’s first president was shaped by both revolutionary ideals and stark contradictions. Through compelling artifacts and overlooked narratives, explore how New York’s Revolutionary era continues to inspire questions about freedom, equality, and the unfinished work of democracy.

Learn more: https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/gallery-talk-george-washington-american-paradox

You may also like the following events from New York State Museum:

• Next Tuesday, 8th July, 12:00 pm, Special Screening: New York's Seaway Lighthouses in Albany
• Next Wednesday, 9th July, 10:30 am, Museum Storytime Adventures in Albany
• This month, 18th July, 12:00 pm, Map Your Museum Road Trip: Discover, Connect, Explore! in Albany

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