Justin Morgan's Horse: Making an American Myth

Past event
Jan 27, 2024, 3 PM

The Haston Library in Franklin is pleased to be hosting historian Amanda Gustin to give a talk on the Morgan horse on Saturday, January 27th at 3:00 PM at the Franklin Town Hall. Amanda has been the Public Programs Coordinator at the Vermont Historical Society since 2012. Prior to that, she was a researcher at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. She has studied military, religious, and women's history in the medieval period and nineteenth-century America.

All of the Morgan horses that exist today trace their lineage back to a single horse: a mysterious stallion named Figure, which was owned by singing teacher Justin Morgan in the late 18th century. The real story of the first Morgan horse is complicated and fascinating, and it's tied up with the idea of Vermont identity, the relationship between humans and animals, the creation of American myth, and much more. Join us on January 27th to explore one more intriguing facet of the Green Mountain State's history! This talk is a presentation of Vermont Humanities and the Haston Library, and it is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities.

Back to Calendar

Event Info

Franklin Town Hall, Main Street, Franklin, VT

Get Directions