Sheldon Statewide Exhibition 2012-13
Railroads and the Making of Modern Americ a coming to North Platte
McKinley Education Center, 301 West F Street Thursday September 27 through October 29, 2012. Sponsored by NebraskaLand National Bank.
Exhibition open M-F, 9-5:00 or by appointment. SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 26 FOR TOURS
This year’s exhibition, “Railroads and the Making of Modern America” is organized by William Thomas, John and Catherine Angle Chair in the Humanities and Professor of History at UNL and is on view at the Sheldon Museum of Art until May 27, 2012. It will then travel to greater Nebraska. Occurring on the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act, the Morrill Act, and the Pacific Railway Act the exhibition provides the opportunity for discussion of these important pieces of legislation that helped shape Nebraska. From the 19th century onward the railway became a political force that altered the American landscape and shaped economic growth. Railroads played a vital role in reconfiguring the country’s understanding of time and space and American’s relationship towards nature. The railroad’s significance to Nebraska is reflected in the state’s curriculum. The exhibition allows for connections to be made to the social studies framework. Railroads are included in the 8th grade standards under “time”, “continuity”, and “change” with a proposed analysis of railroad construction. The exhibition is an ideal way to foster interdisciplinary connections between art and history curriculums.
Chairperson: Julie Jacobson 308-532-6268 (h) 308-530-3230 (c) [email protected]
Docents: Sue Steele (532-9129) & Julie Jacobson
Hostesses: Phyllis Swigart (532-6607) & Julie Johng
Exhibition decorations: Molly O’Holleran (532-8783)
Reception: Cheri Erickson (534-8732) & Ruth Carson (534-4549)
Docent Training (Exhibit installed at 1:00p.m.): Thursday, September 27 at 4:00
Public Reception: Thursday, September 27 5:00 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Library Brown Bagger: Friday, September 28 at Noon , speakers from Lincoln County Historical Museum
Exhibition events free to the public!
For educational materials or to view the Sheldon Statewide slide show go to http://www.sheldonartgallery.
Sheldon Statewide. Thank you for supporting the arts!
BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Julie Jacobson 308-530-3230 or [email protected].