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SUMMARY:Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America’s founders
DESCRIPTION:Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? \nWe will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher\, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write in script\, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence. \nFor almost 30 years\, Debby Reelitz has been a professional calligrapher\, creating awards\, gifts\, commissions\, chalkboards\, writing on walls\, engraving\, teaching and much more.\nSponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Library in Partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calligraphy-that-inspired-a-nation-learn-to-write-like-americas-founders/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evacuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss Evacuation Day\, when after an 11-month siege\, the Continental Army liberated Boston on March 17\, 1776\, ending the British presence in Massachusetts forever. \nDaniel A. Gagnon is the author of A Salem Witch: The Trial Execution\, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse\, and has spoken widely on Massachusetts history\, including events related to the 250th of the American Revolution. \nIMAGE: “The evacuation of Boston” \, by William James Aylward. \nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.\nSpeaker Series every 3rd Wednesday\, 7pm.\nIncluding a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections.\nTapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street\, Danvers MA.\nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org Donations appreciated.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/evacuation-day/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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