Name
Exhibits in Focus: Bison & From These Lands (In-Person)
Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Description

Tour two brand new exhibits with the staff who developed them! In Bison Standing Strong, discover how the exhibit highlights the story of America's national mammal, from its deep ties to Indigenous nations through near extinction and eventual resurgence. In From These Lands, explore how specimens and cultural items representing all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories showcase connections between people, places, and the natural world. Participants will engage with object-focused activities and digital interactives aligned with each exhibit, walking away with ready-to-use strategies for discussing 250th anniversary themes in their own classrooms.

Speakers
Bayley McKeon, National Museum of Natural History
Nicole Webster, National Museum of Natural History
Jennifer Collins, National Museum of Natural History
Bayley McKeon Nicole Webster Jennifer Collins
Session Type
2-hour in-person experience (Thurs., July 16 only)
Session Track
Placing History in Context
Grades
PK-2, 3-5, 6-8
Subject Areas
Science, Social Studies
Audience
PreK and Elementary School Teachers, Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff, Higher Education, School Administrators and Policymakers, Education Researchers, Non-Profit Organizations in Education
Location Name
National Museum of Natural History