Prior 2008/2009 Season Events
Lecture Series
George Washington: Unique Perspectives
Paul Hogman
Historian and Educator
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A vivid and engaging discussion of The Father of Our Country.
Come away with fascinating new insights into Washington's life and career.
Johannes Kirchmayer: Master Woodcarver
F. Shirley Prouty
Author
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (note the date)
A richly illustrated lecture, featuring the nationally significant works of
Arlington's Johannes Kirchmayer (1860-1930), presented by his great-grand-niece and biographer.
Through Doane's Lens
Jeanne Meister
Chair, Collections Committee
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Heights resident William Doane's iconic photographs of Arlington in the early
20th century, including many previously unseen gems, will be showcased
in this review of his life and work.
Other Events
Members' Afternoon
Sunday, January 25, 2009, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. At the George A. Smith Museum
Warm a winter's afternoon at our second annual members-only social. Drop in
between 2 and 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Featuring one-day-only
special displays from the late 19th and early 20th century Arlington:
Daisy Marvin Rich. Meet this elegant lady of Avon Place through
images of her life and examples of her fine apparel.
Arlingtin Celery. Agriculture and amterial culture come together as we
see how this celebrated Arlington crop enjoyed great success in our fields and
extraordinary prominence on our dining tables in days gone by.
Dr. A. C. Daniels. View advertising and artifacts of this flamboyant inventor
of veterinary "cures" whose summer home was at Arlington Heights.
Spy Pond Mastodon Mini-Exhibit Opening, at the Smith Museum
October 19, 2008
Kid Friendly 1 pm
Come see The Spy Pond Mastodon Tusk! Dig in the Mastedon Matrix.
Lecture 2-3 pm, at the Smith Museum
Native Americans after the Ice Age: On the Trail of the Local Paleo-Indian Past
Shirley Blancke, Concord Museum
Knowledge of Paleo-Indians in this area is developing mainly
because of the re-examination of old artifact collections.
Dr. Shirley Blancke talks of discovering some signposts, and the challenges of following the trail.
Sunday Stories Book Club
Albion's Seed, David Hackett Fischer
Facilitated by John Gearin
November 16, 2008
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