Welcome to the Black Ship Scrolls






The Perry Expedition of 1852 opened Japan to the world and marked the beginning of Japan's modernization. The events of this first official American visit to Japan are delightfully depicted in original Black Ship Scroll paintings. Tour the Scrolls to learn about the human and humorous side of this historic visit to Japan.

Classroom activities bring these spirited and colorful drawings to life!

For Students
Meet Sam

Sam's Tour

For Teachers
Introduction

Scholar's Tour

Image Gallery

Classroom Activities