Hagley Museumâs collection of 19th century U.S. patent models were to be featured in a category on “Jeopardy!” on Thursday, Dec. 8, under the topic âThe World of Patent Models.â Hagleyâs participation in Americaâs No. 1 quiz show took multiple attempts across nearly three years. In January 2020, Hagleyâs Marketing Manager Laura Jury, a fan of the show, sent an online submission …
Hagley previews splashy new âNation of Inventorsâ exhibit
A glass cabinet of 60 patent models welcomes guests to Hagley’s new exhibit about inventing. Hagley Museum and Library’s new permanent “Nation of Inventors” exhibit reflects the former du Pont estate’s revised mission to use its history and assets to encourage creativity in everybody who visits. “Our new mission is that we seek to inspire people to be innovative …