October 17 - January 11, 2009

Third Floor Changing Exhibit Gallery

Created by the National Constitution Center, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War shows how Lincoln’s monumental struggle to save the Union transformed the nation and its Constitution.  The exhibit addresses the three principal constitutional crises of Lincoln’s presidency - the dissolution of the Union, slavery, and the suppression of civil liberties during wartime - and prompts visitors to examine current challenges to constitutional liberties.

October 4 - November 30

Third Floor

Concentrated on world-renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry’s vivid color images giving us a window into the cultures and peoples of Asia. His work reveals the consequences of war and depression, telling the story of the refugee camp or village life continuing to exist amid chaos.

July 1 - August 15

Third Floor

The history of service by African-Americans in the elite corps of U.S. Marshals is unique and strong. This exhibit honors this group’s service by sharing the stories of the first generation while raising awareness of the disparities that still affect the U.S. Marshal Service today.

April 30 - June 29

Third Floor

Be inspired by this message of hope and action created by local and international elementary students as they use art to state “I make the world a better place when I…"

“Americans Who Tell the Truth” is a non-partisan series of portraits by Brooksville (Maine) artist Rob Shetterly. His portraits of past and current Americans form a travelling exhibit(s) that is hosted by schools, universities, churches, and various community groups around the country.

The individuals portrayed cover a wide spectrum of historical and contemporary figures, from Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, and Rachel Carson to Emma Goldman. The portraits are intended to remind people of the dignity, courage and importance of some of America’s truth tellers and to create dialogue that will help each of us figure out which truths we value most as citizens in a democracy.

“Americans Who Tell the Truth” currently includes well more than 100 portraits. Images of the persons portrayed may be found at www.americanswhotellthetruth.org

For the Freedom Center exhibition, the show will be divided into three themes: Women, 60s and New Generation, Expanding our View of Freedom. Prior to the opening, on May 22, Shetterly appeared at the Freedom Center to talk about his portraits.

Click here for more information about visiting the Freedom Center