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Monday, October 30, 2017

November 2017 Genealogy and Local History Events Calendar


Genealogy Events Calendar

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 November 1, Wednesday, noon, Brown Bag Lecture:  Equal School Rights: Black Girlhood and School Desegregation in Antebellum Massachusetts, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. Free to the public.  Presented by Kabria Baumgartner, University of New Hampshire. https://www.masshist.org/calendar

November 1, Wednesday,  6:30pm, “If I am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me?” George Washington’s Runaway Slave, at the Littleton Public Library, 92 Main Street, Littleton, New Hampshire.  Oney Judge Staines will be portrayed by living historian Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti.  For more info 603-444-5741.  Free to the public.

November 1, Wednesday, 6pm, Classes and Forms: The Landscape of Colonial Boston’s Public Schools, at the Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston, Massachusetts, Speaker will be the author J. L. Bell. Donations accepted.  Reserve your ticket at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classes-and-forms-the-landscape-of-colonial-bostons-public-schools-tickets-31649323980

November 2, Thursday, Maureen Boyle, author of Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer, at the Boston Public Library, Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Free to the public.  Presented by author Maureen Boyle.

November 2, Thursday, 7pm,  Robert Rogers of the Rangers, at the Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Road, Madison, New Hampshire.  Historian George Morrison takes us on a journey from colonial North America to the 21st century.  Free to the public.  For more info 603-367-8545.


November 3, Friday, noon, Looking Good at 150: Preserving a Piece of America’s Documentary History, at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 99 – 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  A talk by Seth Irwin, a book, paper and photograph conservator who will share his work preparing the Treaty of Cession maps and manuscripts for the sesquicentennial exhibt at the Alaska State Museum.  FREE to the public.  Register here: https://shop.americanancestors.org/products/looking-good-at-150  

November 4, Saturday, The Devil and The Crown, at the Minute Man National Park at Faneuil Hall, 4 S. Market Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Participate in live reenactments all day long and a Boston town meeting that took place in October 1767.  Join the discussions inside and outside as local citizens argue over whether or not to stop importing British goods. FREE to the public. See this webpage for a schedule of events and more information: https://www.thehistorylist.com/events/the-devil-and-the-crown-boston-1767-boston-massachusetts?mc_cid=50b527bb16&mc_eid=6d4fffd2a5  

November 4, Saturday, 9:30am – 4pm, Local History New Hampshire!,  at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, New Hampshire, sponsored by the NH Historical Society and the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire.  Four informative sessions.  Space is limited. Registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-history-nh-workshop-registration-38504610326?aff=es2   $50 for members, $75 for non-members, $14 for a box lunch (or bring your own). 

November 4, Sunday, 5:30 – 7:30pm, 1627 Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Enjoy a 17th century meal, sit with Pilgrims who will answer questions, and be entertained with songs and psalms.  Click here to make a reservation and to pay online: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=18  

November 4, Sunday, 2017 Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG, Inc.) Annual Meeting and Program – Our Identity on Display!, at the Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Road, Marlborough, Massachusetts.  Advanced registration is required through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-msog-inc-annual-meeting-program-our-identity-on-display-tickets-37786255708?aff=TheHistoryList  Featured speakers will be Maureen Taylor and Michael J. Hall.

November 5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday, Native Heritage Weekend, at The Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, New Hampshire. www.fortat4.org 

November 6 and 13, Mondays, 7pm,  Introduction to Using DNA for Genealogy, Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, Fee: $49.  Greenwich Adult and Continuing Education Online Catalog – see page 12 https://www.greenwichace.com/customer-content/www/CMS/files/Fall17catalogws.pdf

November 7, Tuesday, 7 - 8:30pm, Part 2: Research your Family Tree with Linda MacIver, at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts.  Add to your genealogy research skills from the September 12th class.  FREE to the public.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Pre-register at www.miltonlibrary.org

November 7, Tuesday, noon, Lunch and Learn:  Secrets of the American Independence Museum:  Collection Close Up , at the American Independence Museum,  Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire . Free to the public.  Presented by Rachel Passannante.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the lecture.


November 8, Wednesday, 6pm, Women in World War I: Sacrifice, Solidarity, Service, at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 99 – 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Free to the public.  A panel discussion and readings. Register here:  https://shop.americanancestors.org/products/women-in-wwi  

November 8, Wednesday, 1pm, The Life and Death of John Proctor, 1692, at Felton Smith Historic Site, Felton Street, Peabody, Massachusetts.  Presented by staff curator Kelly Daniel, hosted by the Peabody Historical Society.  Non-members $5.  For more information 978-531-0805.

November 8, Wednesday, 7pm, Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale, at the Alvirne Hills House, 211 Derry Road, Hudson, New Hampshire.  Sponsored by the Hudson Historical Society and the New Hampshire Humanities Council.  Free to the public.  Sharon Wood portrays Sarah Josepha Hale, and Steve Wood will portray Lincoln. 

November 11, Saturday, 5:30 – 7:30pm, 1627 Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Enjoy a 17th century meal, sit with Pilgrims who will answer questions, and be entertained with songs and psalms.  Click here to make a reservation and to pay online: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=19   
November 11, Saturday, noon, Irish Study Group, at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 99 – 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Contact Mary Ellen Grogan for more information megrogan@ix.netcom.com FREE to the public. No registration necessary.

November 11, Saturday, noon, The Mayflower: The Families, The Voyage, and the Founding of America, at New England Historic Genealogical Society, 99 – 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts.   FREE to the public.  Author Rebecca Fraser will speak about her newest book.  Book sales and book signing to follow.  Register here:  https://shop.americanancestors.org/products/the-mayflower-the-families-the-voyage-and-the-founding-of-america

November 11, Saturday, 5:30 – 7:30pm, 1627 Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Enjoy a 17th century meal, sit with Pilgrims who will answer questions, and be entertained with songs and psalms.  Click here to make a reservation and to pay online: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=19   

November 11, Saturday, Veterans Day at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts.  Meet re-enactors from the Colonial Wars up to World War II and today’s soldiers.  Watch lead musket balls be cast, listen to military music, watch a cannon demonstration and more.  Children can drill under the command of the Village militia.  All active, veteran and retired members of the military receive free admission (up to 6 people). Free with admission to the general public. 

November 11, Saturday, 1pm, Vanished Veterans – New Hampshire’s Civil War Monuments and Memorials, at the Kingston Community Library, 56 Church Street, Kingston, New Hampshire.  Historian George Morrison located, inventoried, and photographed the Civil War memorials of NH, and will share his discoveries.  Free to the public.

November 11, Saturday, 2pm, New Hampshire at War, at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, New Hampshire.  Presented by Sue Kelly, museum educator, covering all the major conflicts that have affected the Granite State from the colonial period to the present.  A 45 minute lecture ad a brief guided tour of the Citizen Soldier section of the Discovering New Hampshire exhibition.  Free with admission.

November 11, Saturday, 6:45pm, A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, at the Bourne Historical Society, 37 Sandwich Road, Bourne, Massachusetts.  A living history performance by Judith Kalaora who will portray the first woman to enlist, fight and be honorably discharged from the American Military. Sponsored by the Bourne Historical Society. Free to the public.

November 12, Sunday, Honoring Those who Served: Recognition of Local World War I Veterans, at the Penacook Historical Society, 1834 House, 11 Penacook Street, Penacook, New Hampshire.

November 13, Monday, 7pm, DNA Testing for Genealogy: Privacy, Reliability, Navigating the Marketplace, at Memorial Hall Library, 97 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts.  Led by Jennifer Randolph, a Dartmouth genetic epidemiologist and genealogist.

November 13, Monday, 6:30pm, Women’s Vintage Armed Services Uniforms, at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts.  Aileen Kelly will share and discuss her collection of vintage women’s military uniforms.  Free to the public.

November 14, Tuesday, 10 - 11:30am  An Overview of Genealogical Software,  to be held at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts.  This is an extension of the six week class held recently.  Presented by Richard Reid. FREE to the public.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Contact Samantha Cabral at cabral@noblenet.org  or 781-334-5411  

November 14, Tuesday, 6:30pm,  Robert Rogers of the Rangers, at the Dunbarton Public Library, 1004 School Street, Dunbarton, New Hampshire.  Historian George Morrison takes us on a journey from colonial North America to the 21st century.  Free to the public.  For more info 603-774-3546.

November 14, Tuesday 7pm, A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, at the Loring-Grenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.  A living history performance by Judith Kalaora who will portray the first woman to enlist, fight and be honorably discharged from the American Military. Sponsored by the Bourne Historical Society.

November 15, Wednesday, Rosalyn Delores Elder, author of African American Heritage in Massachusetts – Exploring the Legacy: Places and Spaces of Significance, at the Boston Public Library, Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Free to the public. Presented by author,  architect and entrepreneur Rosalyn Delores Elder.

November 15, Wednesday, 7pm, Louisa May Alcott:  Beyond Little Women, at the Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Massachusetts. A living history presentation from Marianne Donnelly, who will present a carefully researched portrayal of Louisa May Alcott emphasizing her suffragist and abolitionist involvement. Tickets from www.thetrustees.org  Adults $20, children $10. 

November 15 and 29, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, Genealogy Workshops:  Overview and Finding Family Records, at the Norwell Public Library, 64 South Street, Norwell, Massachusetts, 02061.  Presented by Linda MacIver, the two classes will build on the skills identified in last year's beginner's class, focusing on major print and online tools to ultimately find your immigrant ancestor.  FREE to the public.  The workshops are co-sponsored by the Norwell Public Library, The James Library and the Milton Council on Aging.  Pre-register at http://ww.norwellpubliclibrary.org  

November 16, Thursday, 7pm, Tavern Talk:  Your Most Important Role in a Democracy: Thinking for Yourself, at the American Independence Museum,  Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, New Hampshire . Free to the public.  Presented by Vanessa Druskat. 

November 16, Thursday, Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale, at the Madbury Town Hall, 13 Town Hall Road, Madbury,New Hampshire.  Sponsored by the Hudson Historical Society and the New Hampshire Humanities Council.  Free to the public.  Sharon Wood portrays Sarah Josepha Hale, and Steve Wood will portray Lincoln.  Hosted by the Madbury Public Library.

November 16, Thursday, 11am, I Now Pronounce You: Lucy Stone, at the Sudbury Senior Center, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts.  Living historian Judith Kalaora will portray Lucy Stone, one of the first abolitionists and suffragettes. Free to the public.

November 18 and 19, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 – 7:30pm, 1627 Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Enjoy a 17th century meal, sit with Pilgrims who will answer questions, and be entertained with songs and psalms.  Click here to make a reservation and to pay online: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=19   

November 18, Saturday, Connecticut Society of Genealogists “How Firm a Foundation?  Building a Sound Genealogy” at the CSG Library, 175 Maple Street, East Hartford, Connecticut.  Presented by Edwin W. Strickland II.  All CSG programs are free to the public, but please pre-register at CSG 860-569-0002 or email csginc@csginc.org 

November 18, Saturday, 12 - 3pm, Making the Most of your DNA Test with Shellee A. Morehead, PHD, CG, at the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts.  BYO luncheon 12 - 1pm, lecture at 1pm.  FREE to the public.  Visit www.esog.org for more information. 

November 18,  Saturday, 4pm, An Afternoon with Henry David Thoreau, at the Story Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Living Historian Richard Smith will portray Henry Thoreau and read selections from his essay "Autumnal Tints" and answer questions.  For all ages.  Members $7, non-members $12 each.  Purchase tickets at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-henry-david-thoreau-tickets-37730006465?aff=efbeventtix  

November 19, Sunday, 2-4pm, Book Publishing for Genealogists with Linda L. Roghaar, Publisher, at the Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, New Hampshire in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.  This presentation will examine the procedures to turn your family history into a published book.  Contact Nicole Luongo Cloutier for more info nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com

November 22, Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30pm, 1627 Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Enjoy a 17th century meal, sit with Pilgrims who will answer questions, and be entertained with songs and psalms.  Click here to make a reservation and to pay online: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=20
Also at Plimoth Plantation – a Homestyle Thanksgiving Buffet and The Story of Thanksgiving Dinner.  See this calendar for dates, prices and reservations: http://www.plimoth.org/calendar#/?i=20

November 28, Tuesday, 7pm, The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War, at the Marlborough Historical Society, 277 Elm Street, Marborough, Massachusetts.  Presented by the author J. L. Bell.  He will sign copies of his book. 

November 29, Wednesday, 7pm, Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music, at the Gorham Public Library, 35 Gorham Street, Gorham, New Hampshire.  Musician Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki relays some of the adventures, misadventures and emotions experienced by Irish immigrants, through songs played on his fiddle and guitar.  Free to the public.


November 30, Thursday, 6:30 – 8pm, Genealogy Research at the New Hampshire Historical Society, at the Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, sponsored by the Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group.  Presented by NH Historical Society’s Library Director Sarah Galligan.  Free to the public. 

November 29, Wednesday, 6pm, Welcome to the Graveyard:  A Virtual Tour of Watertown Cemeteries, at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Hosted by the Gravestone Girls and Mount Auburn Cemetery.   Tickets by Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-the-graveyard-tickets-37852112688?aff=efbeventtix   $7 members, $12 non-members. 

November 30, Thursday, 6pm, Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Presented by author Russell Shorto.  $10 per person, register online at www.masshist.org/events 

November 30, Thursday, 6- 8pm, Marlborough Genealogy Workshop, at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts.  Use the archives, discuss your research, share ideas with others. Free wifi, bring your devices. 

Looking ahead:

December 6, Wednesday, 7pm, Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry with David Dearborn, at Memorial Hall Library, 97 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts.  Led by NEHGS retired Senior Genealogist David Dearborn.  Free to the public.

December 9, Saturday,10:30 am,  Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them, at the Hooksett Public Library, Village Depot Room, 31 St. Mary’s Way, Hooksett, New Hampshire. Hosted by the White Mountain Woolen Magic Rug Hooking Guild.  This is an interactive program by storyteller Jo Radner, who will share her foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Free to the public.

December 16, The 243rd Anniversary Boston Tea Party Reenactment, at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Witness the debate over the tea tax, then join the procession to Griffin’s Wharf and witness the destruction of the tea by the Sons of Liberty.  Fee for the meeting inside the Meeting house.

January 19, Friday, 10:15am, New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell, at the Community Church of Durham, 17 Main Street, Durham, New Hampshire. Sponsored by the Durham Newcomer’s Unlimited.  Pam Weeks will tell about world history, women’s history, industrial history and just wonderful stories in her presentation.  Participants are invited to bring ONE quilt to share for identification and story sharing. Refreshements at 10am, program begins at 10:15am.  Free to the public.

April 3-6, 2019,  New England Regional Genealogical Conference NERGC in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Radisson Hotel on Elm Street.  http://www.nergc.org/2019-conference/ for more information.

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "November 2017 Genealogy and Local History Events Calendar", Nutfield Genealogy, posted October 30, 2017, ( https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2017/10/november-2017-genealogy-and-local.html: accessed [access date]).

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