Exhibitions
America 250: Sports at the Founding
May 22, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
The Museum will feature a focus gallery, America 250: Sports at the Founding, highlighting popular country sports of early Americans. Artwork from the collection contextualizes the historical narrative of racing, foxhunting, and angling, among other pursuits.
(after) William Mason (English, 1724–1797)
A Country Race Course with Horses Runnings, 1786
aquatint, 16 ½ x 25 inches
National Sporting Library & Museum,
Gift of Mrs. Parker Poe, 1978
(after) William Mason (English, 1724–1797)
A Country Race Course with Horses Runnings, 1786
aquatint, 16 ½ x 25 inches
National Sporting Library & Museum,
Gift of Mrs. Parker Poe, 1978