Berkshire Museum marks expedition by Peary to North Pole with black explorer, native guides
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Joanne E. McFadden
To celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Robert Peary’s 1909 expedition to the North Pole, the Berkshire Museum presents “Race to the Top: Arctic Inspirations 1909 & Today” through May 17. Anniversary aside, the choice isn’t a random one, as the museum has an important connection to the famous expedition....
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