During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries—when the American nation was forming and when Maine began drawing European visitors—a combination of improved technology and intense geological activity spurred interest in exploring, describing, and artistically representing the underground world. This class will provide an easygoing introduction to underground adventuring and artistry during the first days of modern science. Come enjoy colorful volcano art, startling stories—sometimes funny ones—from historic earthquakes, reports from within mysterious caves, and more!