The History of the Mastodon: Giants, Thomas Jefferson, and Charles Wilson Peale

Event Description

Join Katie Wedderstrand, Planetarium Educator from The Brown at the Shores Community Center for a talk on the history of the mastodon, a story that has been unfolding for hundreds of years. From its discovery and naming to displays in museums, learn how the mastodon's tale intertwines with the myth of giants, a past president, the son of a famous artist, and more.

This program is part of The Brown’s Museum in Motion. While our physical doors are temporarily closed during construction, the Museum is more active than ever—bringing one-of-a-kind programs directly into our community.

This program is free to the community with registration. Use the link below to register online, as space is limited. 

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