Name
Inspiring Connection to Place Using Art and Objects (In-Person)
Date
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Description

Dive into the transformative power of artworks and objects as tools for exploring place, storytelling, and personal connection. Educators will explore how visual and material culture can serve as gateways to understanding the unique stories of our communities while enriching both language learning skills and content knowledge. We’ll spotlight innovative strategies and transferrable models for integrating Smithsonian collections into lessons that resonate, inspire, and support holistic learning with a focus on early and elementary learners. Come prepared to think creatively, share ideas, and leave with actionable strategies for turning your community into a vibrant classroom.

Speakers
Beth Evans Evans, National Portrait Gallery
Maureen Leary Leary, National Postal Museum
Anne Matlock Matlock, National Postal Museum
Beth Evans Evans Maureen Leary Leary Anne Matlock Matlock
Session Type
60-minute in-person, hands-on workshop (Wed., July 16 only)
Session Track
Power of Place
Grades
PK-2, 3-5
Subject Areas
English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Audience
PreK and Elementary School Teachers, Museum Educators and Staff
Location Name
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (401-D)