What's Coming Up!: "George Washington Carver" is coming soon!

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What makes a man a legend? In Carver's case, it wasn’t just peanuts. Born into slavery, he used his substantial gifts to become a groundbreaking scientist, educator and humanitarian with a lifelong mission to bring practical knowledge to those in need. His experiments with plants introduced poor Southern sharecroppers to sustainable agriculture and laid the groundwork for today’s research on plant-based fuels, medicines, and everyday products.

Through more than 100 artifacts, along with videos and hands-on interactives, visitors will discover the life, science and mighty vision of this remarkable man.

The exhibit was created by The Field Museum, Chicago, in collaboration with Tuskegee University and the National Park Service.  Learn more about the exhibit at www.fieldmuseum.org/carver.


 

About the Museum: The Academy of Natural Sciences is Philadelphia's Natural History Museum. The Academy is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. Established in 1812, the Academy's mission, set forth by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1817, is “the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences.”

The Academy is now recognized internationally for its vast collections, research, exhibits, and educational programs. The Academy’s collection of more than 17 million cataloged natural history specimens and artifacts is among the 10 largest in the United States. The Academy will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2012.

The Academy implements its mission by:

1) Improving understanding of the diversity, ecology, and evolution of life.
2) Developing and applying science to protect the environment.
3) Advancing public interest and engagement in natural sciences and environment issues.
4) Preserving the heritage of natural science in specimens, images, words, and numbers.
 

LATEST NEWS: We've got an exciting lineup of adult programs this fall! Learn more at www.ansp.org/adult-programs.

Education: No school year is complete without a class trip to the Academy. Plan your trip today and give your students the experience of a lifetime. Visit www.ansp.org/education.