Bennington Museum: Grandma Moses & The Spirit of America

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of American folk art at the Bennington Museum, highlighting Grandma Moses and the rural landscapes that influenced the nation.

Discover the heart of American folk art at Bennington Museum. Home to the world's largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA by exploring the rural landscapes and stories that shaped our nation.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelli Phillips, Bob Phillips

Topics covered

• American folk art
• Grandma Moses
• Bennington Museum
• rural landscapes
• 250th anniversary
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• Bennington Museum
• Grandma Moses
• American folk art
• USA anniversary
• cultural stories
• rural landscapes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bennington Museum

Places: USA

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