Painting American History - the Art of 1776

Name: Painting American History - the Art of 1776
Start: 2025-10-04T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 133 Spring St, Newton, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07860

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

133 Spring St, Newton, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07860 | Newton, NJ

“PAINTING" American History - the Art of 1776
Date: Saturday, October 4, from 1-3 PM
Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

Discover the Birth of a Nation Through the Fine Arts
Join SCAHC for a captivating journey into the founding of the United States—told through the powerful lens of the fine arts. From paintings and poems to portraits, sculptures, and music, explore how artists of the American Revolution captured the spirit of a new nation. You will be learning about the artists and the stories behind their iconic works, including: “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze, “George Washington Portrait” by Gilbert Stuart, “The Bloody Massacre” by Paul Revere, and John Trumbull’s Paintings in the US Capitol Building.
Learn how these creative expressions not only reflected a pivotal moment in history but continue to shape our national identity today.
Admission is free; however, the suggested donation per person is $5.00. Donate in advance to guarantee your spot by going to our website at https://scahc.org/Workshops-and-Classes/ or calling our office at 973-383-0027.