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SUMMARY:Book Chat on Petitions: A Patriot Legacy
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Book Chat features a special conversation with Mary Keenan\, author of the newly released book Petitions: A Patriot Legacy! \nIn pre-Civil War America\, the most effective grassroots method of enacting change was the humble petition. Particularly for women who were unable to vote\, this was an invaluable tool to create a better society for themselves and others. Keenan explores these documents that enacted civil action on topics such as abolitionism and women’s suffrage. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers \nMary Keenan\, Clerk of the Lexington Historical Society for ten years\, again focuses on the 19th century to remind everyone of Lexington’s continued leadership in the growth of the United States. \nHonored as Lexington’s Secondary School Teacher of the Year\, she has also been recognized by the Lexington and the MA DAR\, MA Council for Social Studies\, and the New England History Teacher’s Association. With an A.B. in History and an Ed.M. from Tufts\, Mary began her thirty-five year teaching career in Lexington at William Diamond Junior High\, continuing at Jonas Clarke Junior High and Lexington High School. \nThe author for ancillary materials for Holt Rinehart & Winston’s Discovering American History\, her biography In Haste\, Julia about East Lexington’s Julia Robbins was the outgrowth of her research and curriculum work on the role of women in history.\nThis month’s Book Chat features a special conversation with Mary Keenan\, author of the newly released book Petitions: A Patriot Legacy! \nIn pre-Civil War America\, the most effective grassroots method of enacting change was the humble petition. Particularly for women who were unable to vote\, this was an invaluable tool to create a better society for themselves and others. Keenan explores these documents that enacted civil action on topics such as abolitionism and women’s suffrage. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers \nMary Keenan\, Clerk of the Lexington Historical Society for ten years\, again focuses on the 19th century to remind everyone of Lexington’s continued leadership in the growth of the United States. \nHonored as Lexington’s Secondary School Teacher of the Year\, she has also been recognized by the Lexington and the MA DAR\, MA Council for Social Studies\, and the New England History Teacher’s Association. With an A.B. in History and an Ed.M. from Tufts\, Mary began her thirty-five year teaching career in Lexington at William Diamond Junior High\, continuing at Jonas Clarke Junior High and Lexington High School. \nThe author for ancillary materials for Holt Rinehart & Winston’s Discovering American History\, her biography In Haste\, Julia about East Lexington’s Julia Robbins was the outgrowth of her research and curriculum work on the role of women in history.
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LOCATION:Lexington Historical Society\, Lexington Historical Society\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Clay Marbles
DESCRIPTION:18th century life wasn’t just about chores – kids had fun too! Drop by the Hancock-Clarke House to make your own clay marbles\, just like colonial kids did. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-clay-marbles/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles
DESCRIPTION:January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-beeswax-candles/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Quill Pen Writing
DESCRIPTION:Goose feathers were the perfect writing utensil of the past – about writing in the 18th century and try writing with a real quill pen! Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn. This activity is suitable for all ages\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-quill-pen-writing/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
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