By Dan Hinchen
The Society is closed on Monday, 20 April, in observance of Patriot’s Day. Good luck to the marathon runners!
On Tuesday, 21 April, there are three events taking place that all focus on comics and history. First, beginning at 2:00PM, is “Comic History: Making Your Own Comic History.” This Family Day program for young historians, parents, and grandparents features historian John L. Bell telling the story of the riots that followed the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765 from a child’s point of view. Follwoing the talk, local comic book artists will help the young historians create their own historical comics. Finished products will be part of a temporary display. Registration is required at no cost; please RSVP.
Then, at 6:00PM, join us for “Colonial Comics.” Editor Jason Rodriguez, Fulcrum Publishing, will speak about the process of putting together a collection of twenty stories focusing on the colonial period from 1620 to 1750. Registration is required at no cost; please RSVP. A reception will precede the talk starting at 5:30PM. Following the event, at 7:30PM, MHS Associate Members (age 40 and under) are invited to join Mr. Rodriguez for Colonial Comics Happy Hour, a chance to continue the discussion about historical events as subject matter for comic books and graphic novels. The event will take place at a nearby restaurant. Registration required at no cost. Please call 617-646-0543 for more information.
On Thursday, 23 April, join us for a History of Women and Gender seminar discussion. “Mildred Jefferson and the Right to Life Revolution of 1976” is presented by Jennifer Donnally of Hollins University with Sara L. Dubow, Williams College, providing comment. Seminars are free and open to the public; RSVP required. Subscribe to receive advance copies of the seminar papers.
Finally, on Saturday, 25 April, there is a special event taking place at the Society starting at 9:00AM. “Massachusetts History Lab” is a program designed for students in grades 5-8 to learn more about the behind-the-scenes activities at one of the country’s oldest organizations devoted to our nation’s history. Registration is required at no cost; please RSVP. Students must register with an adult chaperone. For more information, contact the Education department at education@masshist.org or 617-646-0557.