Lyceums flourished in the United States from the mid-19th century and were important in the development of adult education. Lecturers, musicians, singers and readers traveled the "lyceum circuit," going from town to town to entertain, speak, or debate. The current Lyceum Series … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Winter 2014 Lyceum Series
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New Scholarship to Be Presented at Fort Ticonderoga’s Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War
Registration is now open for Fort Ticonderoga’s Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War on May 16-18, 2014. This annual seminar focuses on the French & Indian War in North America (1754-1763), bringing together a panel of distinguished historians from around the … [Read more...] about New Scholarship to Be Presented at Fort Ticonderoga’s Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War
Upcoming Essex Events 1/5-1/12
It's Sunday again, so it's time for the update of the upcoming events gathered from the Essex Calendar of Events! Do you want to learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY? Check out the schedule below to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 1/5-1/12
Wadhams Lecture Series: Milman Parry and Oral Culture
The Wadhams Free Library announces the next lecture in their series: "The Memory of Song: The Short Life, Mysterious Death, and Revolutionary Genius of Milman Parry" presented by Colin Wells on Wednesday, January 8th, at 7:30pm. About Milman Parry Harvard classical scholar … [Read more...] about Wadhams Lecture Series: Milman Parry and Oral Culture
Fort Fever Series Program Jan. 12th Highlights Fort Ticonderoga’s Collections
Amazing Things! Fort Fever Series Program Jan 12th Focuses on Highlights from Fort Ticonderoga’s World Renown Museum Collections Fort Ticonderoga’s "Fort Fever Series" begins on Sunday, January 12, at 2 pm with "Amazing Things! Highlights from Fort Ticonderoga’s Collections," … [Read more...] about Fort Fever Series Program Jan. 12th Highlights Fort Ticonderoga’s Collections