Art in Conversation: Mount Vernon's Adam Erby on George Washington
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Charles Willson Peale, George Washington at Yorktown (detail), ca. 1780-1782, oil on canvas, courtesy of a Private Collection As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, explore the legacy of George Washington through the lens of art. Join Adam Erby, Executive Director for Historic Preservation and Collections and the Martha Washington Chief Curator at George Washington s Mount Vernon, for a fascinating conversation with Katie Hirsch, Deputy Director of Exhibitions at the Taubman Museum of Art. Together, they will examine the Museum s special exhibition, Washington s Greatest Victory: Yorktown and American Art , and discuss how artists have shaped our understanding of George Washington, the Siege of Yorktown, and the enduring story of American independence. Drawing on his expertise in early American history, historic preservation, and the collections of George Washington s Mount Vernon, Erby will offer unique insights into the artists, artworks, and artifacts that continue to def
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The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.
