By Jeremy Dibbell

A reminder that tonight, 9 November, we’ll host the official book launch for Woody Holton’s Abigail Adams. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a talk to follow at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity to purchase copies of Abigail Adams and have books signed after the talk. More info here.

On Tuesday, 10 November, the Boston Environmental History Seminar series continues with a 5:15 p.m. talk by Strother Roberts of Northwestern University, “Pines, Profits and Popular Politics: The Timber and Lumber Trade of the Colonial Connecticut River Valley.” Harvey Green of Northeastern University will give the comment. Please read the Seminars @ MHS blog post for more information on attending seminars, including how to make reservations and receive the papers in advance.

Also, please note that the MHS will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 11 November, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.