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Highlights from our collections and exhibits, staff blogs, and insights on the history of the Christian Science movement.
The 140th Anniversary of Science and Health
A look at events surrounding the publication of Mary Baker Eddy’s landmark book on Christian healing.
Behind the Conservation of the Peace Flag
Representative of the hopefulness and enthusiasm that characterized many of the pre-World War I peace movements in America, this item is displayed on the wall on the second floor by our Press Gallery exhibit.
“A Thrilling Tone”: Mary Baker Eddy and the Columbian Liberty Bell
Mary Baker Eddy displayed a small replica of the Liberty Bell in her home. Where did it come from, and why was it important to her?
Opening doors, opening minds: The business and calling cards of Mary Baker Eddy
This month’s objects—Mary Baker Eddy’s calling cards and business cards—played a small role in helping to open doors so she could open minds.
What is the story behind this picture?
The story behind the photo of Adam Dickey with Spike the squirrel.
The Pipe Organ in The Mother Church Extension
Read about the history of this magnificent instrument.
The Dawn: “A Masterpiece of Skill”
Read the story behind one of the most dramatic paintings that Mary Baker Eddy owned.
Spotlight on Christian Science in Hollywood: “Missing”
The 1982 film Missing shares the true story of the disappearance of Charles Horman in Chile. Horman was a freelance journalist, whose writing credits include The Christian Science Monitor, and who was raised in Christian Science.
Calvin Frye’s camera
Learn more about how Calvin Frye’s love for technology and how he used his camera in Mary Baker Eddy’s household.
“Her rightful place”: Images of Pleasant View
Hand tinted photograph of Pleasant View, home and gardens, post-1895 (P06829). Courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Library When Mary Baker Eddy was living at a house on North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire, she discovered what would become her home for the next 16...
The Mother Church Park
Read the history of a treasured green space in the shadow of The Mother Church.
Gifts from Puget Sound
Find out what church photos and a case of salmon have in common.
Voices of a Global Movement: Speaking the Language
Learn about the development of Christian Science in Brazil.
Picnic at Point of Pines
See the largest group of Eddy’s students to sit for a single photograph.
Petty cash and ‘positive statements’
Explore the creative genius of photojournalist Gordon Converse.
