3.10: Charles Willson Peale and William Hill Brown: the Curator and the Novelist of America’s Crucial Years

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“Culture.”  It’s a word that means something different depending on who you ask; to some, it means an element that is “popular” and can serve as a common frame of reference for a large group of people.  To others, “culture” refers to how an individual lives their life based on a specific belief system that is similar to a larger group.  Both are correct, and both get to the heart of today’s episode as we explore the emergence of a new "American" culture.  On this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, we’ll focus on  Charles Wilson Peale and William Hill Brown: the Curator and the Novelist of America’s Crucial Years.

*Note: some of this episode refers to some complex and emotional topics, so be advised.  A warning is provided at the start of the Act in which these issues are discussed.*

Key People
Charles Willson Peale
William Hill Brown

Key Events/Ideas
Publication of The Power of Sympathy
Opening of Philadelphia Museum

The third season of History: Beyond the Textbook focuses on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Crucial Years" of 1783-1790, and runs from October 8-December 24. Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," and Season Two, "America's Revolution," wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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