February 9, 2024
Youth Diplomats Get Last Look At First Kings
Youth Diplomats Get Last Look At First Kings
On Saturday, January 27, Curator Bill Parkinson hosted some 40 students from World Chicago—a “citizen diplomacy” organization—at the Museum for a talk and a tour. As part of the First Kings of Europe exhibition, which closed on Sunday January 28, World Chicago was critical in working with the U.S. Department of State in helping Bill and his co-curator, Attila Gyucha (University of Georgia) bring their colleagues from southeastern Europe to Chicago to participate in the exhibition opening.
The students that Bill hosted are part of their Youth Diplomats program. After an overview of the history of the exhibition and some Q&A, Bill led them on a tour of the show. According to the organization’s program coordinator, they “had a blast,” and “appreciated the unique opportunity to hear about the historical context and participate in the Q&A.”
February 9. 2024
