Join Macculloch Hall Historical Museum’s F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections Ryan Hyman for a special behind-the-scenes tour of MHHM’s newest exhibition, Thomas Nast’s American Hero: Ulysses S. Grant.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) was a Civil War hero for the Union and the eighteenth president of the United States, serving from 1869–1877. Political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840–1902) was both a supporter and, later, a personal friend of Grant. MHHM’s latest exhibition, on view in the Nast Gallery and Schoolroom Gallery, explores Grant’s career through historic artifacts and Nast’s compelling images.
This special tour offers a unique opportunity to look beyond the finished exhibition and discover the stories, objects, and curatorial decisions that brought it to life. Blending history with a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition process, attendees will learn insights you won’t get from simply walking through the galleries.