This Land Is . . .
Anchored by the phrase “Reflections for America at 250,” the THIS LAND IS… initiative draws on The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections to spotlight relationships between land, United States history, and American identities.
The initiative’s title references the iconic 1940s folk song “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie, with an ellipsis that invites visitors to reflect on land as both a geographical and metaphorical space of promise, struggle, and belonging.
Launched in fall 2025 and continuing through 2027, THIS LAND IS… will unfold across gallery reinterpretations, a major exhibition and companion publication, a renovated garden space, and public and educational programs.
LA2026 Humanities Discussions at The Huntington
The American Landmarks series explores historical touchstones in The Huntington’s collections, including objects featured in the “This Land Is…” exhibition, through a mix of panel discussions and community conversations. Join scholars, storytellers, and community experts to excavate the layered histories of this country through these cultural landmarks and discuss the lessons they hold for the present.
Scroll down to learn more about the anchor objects for each of these events.
American Landmarks: Oaks
May 8, 2026
Oak Meadow at The Huntington
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Evening event
A conversation with Jared Farmer (Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History, UPENN, and the author of Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees) and Wallace Cleaves (Associate Professor of Teaching and Associate Director in the University Writing Program, UC Riverside and member of the Gabrieleno/Tongva Native American tribe), moderated by Nicole Cavender (Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens, The Huntington).
This event will include a tour of significant oaks in the gardens.
Registration will open soon.
American Landmarks: The Declaration of Independence
July 2026
The Huntington
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Event speakers and times coming soon!
The American Landmarks series explores historical touchstones in The Huntington’s collections, including objects featured in the “This Land Is…” exhibition, through a mix of panel discussions and community conversations. Join scholars, storytellers, and community experts to excavate the layered histories of this country through these cultural landmarks and discuss the lessons they hold for the present.
American Landmarks: The Walking Purchase of 1737
Fall 2026
Online Event
Event speakers and times coming soon!
The American Landmarks series explores historical touchstones in The Huntington’s collections, including objects featured in the “This Land Is…” exhibition, through a mix of panel discussions and community conversations. Join scholars, storytellers, and community experts to excavate the layered histories of this country through these cultural landmarks and discuss the lessons they hold for the present.
Learn more about the items in the exhibitions.
