America’s Old Masters: The Pearle Family – Virtual Program

The Peale family was one of America’s most influential artistic and intellectual family dynasties in early American
History. This lecture examines the characters of this eccentric, invaluable, and innovative family and highlights their
many contributions to American culture. From Charles Willson Peale’s important role as a portrait painter of the
American Revolution and founder of one of America’s first museums, to his many children and grandchildren’s
contributions in both the arts and sciences, this program will provide a great introduction to a very rich part of
American history.  Presented by Mallory Mortillaro.  Zoom link to be emailed before the program.