Root Family Museum Collections During the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Event Description

Observe the Gilded Age as reflected in objects from the Root Family collection. The Gilded Age and Progressive Era was a time of great change in American Society from 1865-1920. The story of this time period can be seen through Coca-Cola, teddy bears, patent medicines, factories, trains, and much more.

Join Senior Curator of Education and History, for a unique discussion through this amazing collection. Learn the history of these objects within the context of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. 

Admission: Free for members or with paid museum admission.