Food for Thought - Phrenology in 19th-Century America

Learn about phrenology, the study of bumps on the skull, begun by Franz Gall and popularized by Lorenzo and Orson Fowler in the 19th century. Hear their theories about how the brain organs are organize and can help us learn about our natural dispositions and how to improve ourselves. Some brief phrenological readings will be offered for the audience’s amazement.

Fee: $15 members/$20 non-members