“Between Fences is about our homes and the land on which they’re built. It’s the story of the settling of the United States and the creation of communities. It is about different kinds of fences, where they’re used, and the materials used to make them. It’s about why people build fences. It’s about intimacy and conflict, creativity, and industry. Between Fences is about defining ourselves as Americans — our philosophies, our lifestyles, our values and beliefs, our national ethos, and our national borders.”
— Smithsonian