America 250: Sports at the Founding

May 22, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027

The focus gallery, America 250: Sports at the Founding, highlights 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