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In 1876, Philadelphia hosted the Centennial Exhibition—a world's fair celebrating America's first century. Ordinary citizens traveled by train and carriage to see inventions, manufactured goods, and national pride on display. For many, it was the grandest spectacle they'd ever witnessed.
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You push through the turnstiles with thousands of others, your hat in hand. The main building stretches before you—a glass and iron palace bigger than anything in your town. Inside, glass cases gleam with sewing machines, farm tools, and newfangled gadgets you've never seen before, each one promising to make life easier.
Reflect
What public gathering or display would draw you and your neighbors together today?