06/09/2026
Imagine helping uncover the bones of a giant creature that roamed America thousands of years ago! Charles Willson Peale did exactly that.
His excavation of a mastodon became one of the most famous scientific events of its time and helped spark public interest in natural history. Want to hear the full story?
Meet Peale in person at History Comes Alive at the Deane Center Tuesday June 23, 7:30PM. Peale is portrayed by Bob Gleason. Our History Comes Alive series is sponsored by grants from America250PA and the Etner Foundation.
https://www.deanecenter.com/event-details/history-comes-alive-charles-willson-peale