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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Greetings from Breed’s Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th at Acushnet Library
DESCRIPTION:Ted Reinstein of WCVB’s “Chronicle” returns to the Acushnet Public Library on Monday\, Nov. 9\, at 6 p.m. to present “Greetings from Breed’s Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th.”\n\nThe program explores lesser-known stories from the Revolutionary War and American history\, offering fresh perspectives on familiar events. Among the stories is Paul Revere’s famous ride and the expense report he later submitted to the Continental Congress.\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the Acushnet Public Library\, the event offers an entertaining look at overlooked moments in American history.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/greetings-from-breeds-hill-fact-folklore-on-americas-250th-at-acushnet-library/
LOCATION:Acushnet Public Library\, 232 Middle Road\, Acushnet\, MA\, 02743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,History
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SUMMARY:Nathaniel Philbrick book talk at the Steeple Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick will discuss his latest book\, “The Rush: California Gold\, the Civil War\, and the Making of the Modern World.” The take is scheduled on Wednesday\, Nov. 18\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse.\n\nThe discussion will explore how the California Gold Rush shaped the nation and fueled tensions that led to the Civil War. Philbrick is also known for his bestselling books “In the Heart of the Sea” and “Mayflower.”\n\nAn informal reception will open the program with refreshments. Philbrick will then give a presentation\, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.\n\nTickets are $40\, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made at spinnerpub.com or by calling 508-994-4564.\n\nProceeds support Spinner Publications’ work to preserve the history and culture of southeastern New England.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nathaniel-philbrick-book-talk-at-the-steeple-playhouse/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,History,Talk
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