Explore the role that natural history played in the everyday lives of people from the 17th through the 19th Centuries. During the 19th century an obsession developed with the natural world which has never been surpassed. Cabinets of curiosities assembled by gentlemen naturalists and collectors evolved into the present day natural history museums. Images and information from the book, Under Glass, A Victorian Obsession, will be presented.
Presented by John N. Whitenight, artist, educator and author
The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
Cookies and beverage are provided courtesy of Big Y.
