Exhibition: ‘Go West: Early Views of North America’

‘Go West’ is an exhibition of 28 rare books and maps about North America from 1607 to 1809. It begins with the establishment of the first English colony on the Atlantic at Jamestown and ends with the western border of the new Republic reaching the Mississippi. Many of the rare items on display focus on the Native Americans encountered by the first settlers.

1809 Map of America

American Flag with 13 stars c.1790

See the exhibition during normal opening hours

9.30am – 5.00pm

Tuesday – Friday

10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturdays