The Natural Bridge is one of the most frequently depicted sites in 19th-century American landscape art, but this body of work largely obscures the historic and contemporary presence of indigenous Virginians. Monacan tribe member Victoria Ferguson and her husband, Dean Ferguson, worked at the Natural Bridge site for over two decades, presenting knowledge about the cultural aspects and biodiversity of the Natural Bridge. The Fergusons will consider the complex legacy of the Natural Bridge with VMFA curators Dr. Christopher Oliver and Dr. Johanna Minich.
This event will be recorded and posted to the VMFA YouTube channel at a later date.