June 2021 archive

Berkshire Historical Society selects Melville Fellows

Berkshire Community College student Aylen Dominguez has been selected as a Melville Fellow by the Berkshire County Historical Society.  She joins two other recipients, Shawna Hennesy from MCLA and Hazel Richards from Williams College.  This fall, the three Melville Fellows will be paid a stipend to work with the Writer-in-Residence at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead to …

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Keynotes of Change, CLHO, Kyera Singleton, Northern Slavery and the Preservation of Memory

You are invited to the following CLHO program: Keynotes of Change: Kyera Singleton, Northern Slavery and the Preservation of Memory When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:00 PM, EDT Where: Zoom Will you be attending?   Register Not attending     EVENT DETAILS: Northern Slavery and the Preservation of Memory Kyera Singleton, Royall House and Slave …

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Mass History Conference over 6 days, beginning June 7

It’s not too late to register for the 2021 Mass History Conference! On June 7th, 2021 and 6 other subsequent dates to network, listen, and learn with colleagues. Speakers from organizations across the state will discuss key issues facing museums and historical organizations, including supporting volunteers, researching difficult histories, participatory archiving, community-based exhibit design, curating …

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Indigenizing Historical Narratives, June 2, 2021

Keynotes of Change: Chris Newell, Indigenizing Historical Narratives When: Wednesday, June 02, 2021 2:00 PM, EDT Where: Zoom Will you be attending?   Register Not attending     EVENT DETAILS: Indigenizing Historical Narratives Chris Newell, Abbe Museum Wednesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Non-Native understandings of the history of Connecticut are often centered around colonial …

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