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September & October 2010 |
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Thursday, September 23 – 7:00 PM Lincoln Lecture Thinking Nationally, Writing Locally: The Transformations of Civil War Soldiers In this lecture presentation, Keene State College Professor of History Graham Warden will take the letters written by Lieutenant Ira Berry to Emeline Joslin ( the grandmother of Horatio Colony) and put them in the larger context of the emerging national identity. The focus will be on the experiences of the common soldier, along with the connections and disconnections between the military front and the home front. The talk will examine why Union soldiers fought and how their views on war aims, the course of the war, politics, and race evolved. The letters will be on view as part of the exhibit. Space is limited - Reservations required. |
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Thursday, September
30 - 3:00 pm American Girl Tea In collaboration with the Youth Department at Keene Public Library, the museum will host the 3rd annual American Girl Tea based on the American Girl book series. Participants will master a traditional Victorian craft, learn how to set a proper table for High Tea and dine on herb tea and tea-time goodies. Reservations required, please contact Gail or Colleen at Keene Public Library |
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Friday, October 1 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Candlelight Open House In collaboration with the Historical Society of Cheshire County, the Horatio Colony House Museum and the historical society’s Wyman Tavern will offer candlelight tours of both historic homes. |
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October 21 - 7:00 pm A Tribute to Sarah Josepha Hale - A Living History Presentation A costumed presenter will assume the persona of Ann Wyman Blake who in 1866 was a resident of West Cambridge, Massachusetts. She talks about Sarah Josepha Hale, a teacher, writer, editor, and champion of women's right to a formal education. Mrs. Hale, born in Newport, NH, edited Ladies' Magazine from 1827-1836 and later, Godey's Lady's Book from 1837-1877. Hale continued to write poetry, novels, and children's literature, while serving as a major editorial force. Over her lifetime, Hale produced nearly fifty volumes of work. She is well known for her authorship of the tune ″Mary's Lamb,″ and for leading the effort to have Thanksgiving decreed a national holiday. Suggested reading includes The Good Housekeeper and Way to Live and Be Well While We Live, both books were written by Sarah Joseph Hale. Also, you can follow this link to editorials written by Ms. Hale for Godey’s Lady's Book Funded in part by the NH Humanities Council. Space is limited - Reservations Required. |
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