Lithography firm Currier & Ives profoundly impacted 19th century American popular culture through their "cheap and popular prints." Join Tennessee State Museum curator Annabeth Hayes as she explores the history of the firm and the ways in which it shaped American perspectives and prejudices. Featuring commentary from master printer and author Phil Sanders.

Polk's America

Annabeth Hayes | Currier & Ives

This podcast examines the life, times, and controversies surrounding the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk. The Polk's America lecture series was established in 1998 and features a new expert, historian, or museum specialist each month. Born in 1795, James Polk served 7 terms as a US Congressman, twice as Speaker of the House, the governor of Tennessee, and was the infamous Dark Horse candidate for president in 1844. Though he served one term (as a campaign promise), he oversaw the greatest expansion of US territory in United States history, the first US invasion of another country, and established the independent treasury.

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Polk's America