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A comet descends through the night sky toward earth. On earth, a house with a telescope stands next to a grouping of trees.

Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings

“He had an uncanny capacity to combine art and science in such a way as to make substantial contributions to both fields.” Krystle Satrum, Assistant Curator, Jay T. Last Collection

Back of a man walking with a rod over his left shoulder with various shapes of hat boxes dangling from the rod.

Band Box Seller

Coloring Page

Three children walking towards a gate with the beginning of a story handwritten on the right side of the children.

Now All Of You Come Listen

Coloring Page

Two nectarines on a branch

Nectarines

Coloring Page

Overview: Out of Many, One?

Americans have long created an identity based on distinct principles and values that define the country. This unit explores the tensions between being an individual and being part of a group or nation and provides insight into what it means to be an individual in America, today and centuries ago.

Painting of two-story wooden church with tall steeple, surrounded by small groups of people approaching with sticks and logs; detritus falling out of windows.

Object Story: Before the Burning of Old South Church in Bath, Maine

On July 6, 1854, an angry crowd set fire to this church in the town of Bath, Maine.

Document with portrait of uniformed man in a circle at the top and text in a box at the center; the first letters of each line of text spell "Winthrop Eager" vertically.

Object Story: Acrostic “Portrait dedicated to Winthrop Eager”

This "portrait" of Major Winthrop Eager documents his membership in the secret order of Freemasons.

Icon with a light bulb, star, and shapes above a pencil.

Activity: Judgement and Group Belonging 

Consider what influences group behavior and the formation of in-groups and out-groups.

Overview: Prosperity for All?

America was founded on the principles of equality, freedom, liberty, and respect for individual rights. But these ideals have not always applied to everyone, and many Americans have fought since the founding of this country to broaden those values so that they apply to all Americans.

Overview: The Price of Progress

The notion that innovation and change leads to progress is at the heart of the American character, but Americans also value tradition. This unit explores a wide range of traditions and innovations in American society. When is progress worth the loss of tradition and certain ways of life?

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