Talk on Justin Morgan's Horse

Past event
Nov 17, 2019, 2 PM

Interested in Morgan Horses? The Vermont Humanities Council Speaker Bureau is presenting Justin Morgan's Horse - Making an American Myth. This event is hosted by and will be held at the Richmond Free Library. Here are the details:

Amanda Gustin
Justin Morgan's Horse
Making an American Myth
All Morgan horses today trace their lineage back to a single horse: a mystery stallion named Figure, owned by a singing teacher Justin Morgan in the late 18th century. But who was Figure, really? What stories have people told about him in the two centuries since he lived and worked in Vermont? Exploring the story of the first Morgan horse is complicated and fascinating, and is tied up with the idea of Vermont identity, the relationship between humans and animals, the creation of American myth, and much more.

Free, accessible to people with disabilities, and open to the public. Contact Rebecca Mueller at the Richmond Free Library for more information. rfl@gmavt.net or 802-434-3036 201 Bridge St. Richmond

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