A Mecca for Original Thinkers | Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

The Roycroft community, created by Elbert Hubbard, embodied the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement; however, the allure of Roycroft drew more than just artists. It was, to the early 20th century, what communes and Woodstock were to 1960s America — a convergence of cultural and social ideals. Students will analyze the gravitational pull places like the Roycroft have on individuals and how these communities of original thinkers have advocated for societal change.