Artists are the recorders of events and people who lived and influenced the world. The timelines included with our American history school tours help students understand the relationships between the objects they will see during their museum visit and these events.
Timeline: NYS, National and World Events – 1920–1940
The period covering the 1920 to 1940 timeline summarizes New York State, regional events, plus major world and national events.
Suggested Grade Level: Ninth Grade
Timeline: NYS, National, and World Events - 1920–1940 (click on image to view)
American History Lesson #1: Recruiting for the Continental Army
This lesson looks at different points of view experienced by colonial Americans during the American Revolution. The artist brings all these stories together in one artwork.
Suggested Grade Level: Fifth Grade
Resource PDF: American History Lesson #1
Contains an overview, teacher instruction, background information, questions for students, and images.
American History Lesson #2: Oneida Stone, Symbol of Oneida Indians
This lesson helps students understand how multiple sources come together to improve understanding of folklore and oral histories.
Suggested Grade Level: Fourth Grade
Resource PDF: American History Lesson #2
Contains an overview, teacher instruction, background information, questions for students, and images.
American History Lesson #3: Chimney Corner, Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation
This lesson explores how an artist challenged the 19th-century stereotypes of African Americans in art.
Suggested Grade Level: Fourth Grade
Resource PDF: American History Lesson #3
Contains an overview, teacher instruction, background information, questions for students, and images.
