Elizabeth  Peabody Mural Charts

Elizabeth Palmer Peabody was a 19th-century educator, feminist, and social reform advocate known for her contributions to early childhood education and establishing the first English-language kindergarten in the US. The Christian Era chart is the only surviving example of Peabody's vast "Mural Charts," which depict historical events and years in incredible detail. These large-scale copies of Peabody's textbook charts, designed to focus classroom debate, were stunning in color and design. These huge Mural Charts consisted of various clues in the shape of big woodblock lettering indicating historical events and years to assist students in digesting the information. Historians have speculated on these charts' exact size and color, as no single one has survived. The graphic consists of squares symbolizing the 20 centuries following Christ, with bigger squares indicating each century.

This 21st-century vision of immersive education stimulated the imagination and enabled researchers to ask bolder questions, as visualization offers a richer understanding of data. Her legacy inspires approaches to accessible learning, equity in education, and equal rights for women.