President’s Lecture: The Adventures of Young George Washington

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Heinz History Center has partnered with the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators (PSI) to create an exhibition that explores that very question. Featuring 63 original works of art by 35 illustrators, My America: An Illustrated Experience uses the power of illustration to reflect on ideals associated with the American Revolution and the pillars at the heart of the nation’s founding — freedom, equality, justice, and opportunity. From watercolor and portraiture to sculpture and cartoons, the artwork asks visitors to consider how American ideals have been realized, challenged, and redefined over time.