Taos artist Oscar E. Berninghaus created scenes from the early lives of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and James Garfield. Discover why Berninghaus chose these presidents, what inspired him to paint their stories and the history and events that shaped these leaders as they served their country.

This lecture is offered in conjunction with our special focus exhibition America 250: Three Presidents - Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield on view May 16 - December 23, 2026.

Guided three-floor tours of The W.H. Stark House will be available at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advanced reservations are recommended.