Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:00 pm, Wellesley Main Library
Samuel Sewall was a judge at The Salem Witch Trials in 1692, where 20 people were sentenced to death for witchcraft. He later publicly recanted and went on to become an early advocate for abolitionism, women’s rights, and more humane treatment of Native Americans. Eve LaPlante, a direct descendent of Samuel Sewall and author of a recent book on her famous ancestor, will provide insights into Puritan New England. Co-sponsored with the Wellesley Free Library.
Sunday, November 9, 2008 2:00 pm, Wellesley Main Library
In 1783 the officers of the Continental Army threatened to march on Philadelphia and take over the government. George Washingotn persuaded his officers that such an action was basically “un-American” and thereby established the principle of civilian control of the military. William Fowler, professor of history at Northeastern University, will discuss this pivotal event in American history. Co-sponsored with the Wellesley Free Library.
Sunday, February 8, 2009 2:00 pm,Wellesley Main Library
Jan Turnquist will present her interpretation of the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe’s famous novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” is often credited with increasing abolitionist sentiment in the North and indirectly leading to the Civil War. Co-sponsored with World of Wellesley the Wellesley Free Library.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00 pm, Wellesley Main Library
Just in time for Patriot’s Day, Alan Rogers, a resident of Wellesley and professor of history at Boston College, will discuss his recent book on the history of Boston. The book, co-authored with his wife Lisa Rogers, covers the story of Boston from its founding in 1630 to the present day. Co-sponsored with the Wellesley Free Library.
(ANNUAL MEETING proceeds program)
Thursday,
May 21, 2009
7:00 pm, Wellesley Main Library
Lynne Zacek Bassett, who has written and lectured extensively on the history of textiles, will discuss both plain and fancy sewing in New England. She will focus, in particular, on how changes in technology in the 19th Century affected needlework training, skill, materials and fashions. Co-sponsored with the Wellesley Free Library.
For more information about our programs, please call the Society at (781) 235-6690 or email info@wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org.
Research is by appointment. Appointments must be made ahead of time with the Executive Director by calling +1 (781) 235-6690.
The May WHS Newsletter is available in Adobe acrobat format. A free acrobat reader may be downloaded from here.
Many Programs are presented at the Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington Street, Wellesley MA 02482. Their phone number is: +1 (781) 235-1610.