Events
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Date: December 05, 2023
Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM
What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew by Daniel Pool (Book Two, Same Night Discussion)
For anyone who has ever wondered whether a duke outranked an earl, when to yell “Tally Ho!” at a fox hunt, or how one landed in “debtor’s prison,” this book serves as an indispensable historical and literary resource. Author Daniel Pool provides countless intriguing details (did you know that the “plums” in Christmas plum pudding were actually raisins?) on the Church of England, sex, Parliament, dinner parties, country house visiting, and a host of other aspects of nineteenth-century English life—both “upstairs” and “downstairs.
An illuminating glossary gives at a glance the meaning and significance of terms ranging from “ague” to “wainscoting,” the specifics of the currency system, and a lively host of other details and curiosities of the day. (Amazon Review)
Date: December 02, 2023
Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Congregational Church Library & Archives Resources for Genealogy presented by Bill McCarthy
Billy McCarthy presents the Congregational Church Library and Archives resources.
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Researching Ships and Maritime History in Genealogy
Come join Peter McCracken, his first presentation with our Merrimack Valley Chapter.
"Doing ship research can be tricky, however, especially Ships play a critical role in genealogy, from a tool by which our ancestors emigrated, to places where they worked, served, or played. Vessel research can lead to meaningful insights into the experiences of our ancestors: for example, knowing the history of a naval ship on which an ancestor served, even if the ancestor is not mentioned in that history, can tell us something important about their life experiences. Discovering a journal kept by someone who was on the same immigrant voyage as our ancestor could lead to remarkable insights about our ancestors’ past. Or, adding a picture of the cruise ship our grandparents sailed on during their honeymoon can add a nice touch to a printed family history. when so many vessels share the same name."
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bridging Your Past and Future: Creating Compelling Stories with Your Research (Bristol)
Presented by Melissa Ann Kitchen
Author of Bridging Your Past and Future: The Top 10 Items to Include When Documenting Your Personal History and host of The Preserve Your Past Podcast, Melissa uses her talents as a teacher, counselor, writer, and coach to help others do the same. Her mission is to inspire and support others as they preserve their past through the power of personal stories.
Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sharing Stories of Your Lessons Learned - An Oral History Workshop (Middlesex)
Oral History Workshop led by Melissa Ann Kitchen.
In “Sharing Your Lessons Learned,” we will review a powerful story template that will allow you to easily share some of your most impactful stories and connections to the people who have meant the most to you.
This workshop is for members only.
Date: November 11, 2023
Time: 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Annual Meeting 2023 - Pictures from the Past
Attend in person for the entire event or via Zoom for the Business Meeting and 2 presentations: Kate Kelly and Beth Finch McCarthy.