Banjo & Book

Enjoy a banjo tune and a historical tidbit! Cindy's “Banjo & Book” series highlights a DREAM CITY DREAMING-related detail from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

To see other fun videos that feature her clawhammer banjo talents (and her husband's filmmaking prowess), visit Cindy's YouTube channel.

Episode 1: Statue of the Republic

This episode highlights the replica of the Statue of the Republic, by Daniel Chester French. The statue was a dominant feature at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.


Episode 2: The Palace of Fine Arts/Museum of Science + Industry

This episode highlights the Palace of Fine Arts (also called the Art Palace) at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. This building later became the location for the Museum of Science + Industry.