Wed, Jan 10
|Tucson Desert Art Museum
Gold Fever: Glory and Greed in the Western Expansion Years
"Gold Fever" explores the history, morality, and impact of gold mining in the American West in the 1800s and early 1900s. It features a collection of mining artifacts from the Arizona Historical Society, video, contemporary artwork, photographs and illustrations.
Time & Location
Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – Jun 29, 2024, 7:05 PM
Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA
About
This telling exhibition delves into the relentless pursuit of gold, shining a light on the lawlessness and corruption that ran rampant in the untamed West. Through mining artifacts, photography, illustrations, and compelling tales of people from diverse backgrounds, Gold Fever reveals the magnetic allure of gold and its pivotal role in shaping the challenging dynamics and character of the burgeoning American frontier.
Image: His Silent Partners by Louis Dalrymple, 1897. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.