Join us for a fascinating discussion with Alex Krapf, First Vice President of the American Numismatic Society, about the evolution of medal design in America. Krapf’s talk will span 250 years of history, from the first American medal commissioned by Benjamin Franklin, to the classically inspired designs of 19th-century and the bold innovations of the modern era. Along the way, he will explore the ways in which politics, technology, and artistic movements influenced medal design, and how Cyrus Dallin’s own coin and medal designs contributed to the development of this art form. Krapf will bring select medals from his own collection for attendees to view up close!

DATE: Wednesday, May 20

TIME: 7 – 8 PM

LOCATION: Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

Photo courtesy of Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

This program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum and Robbins Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!