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 Friday June 27 7:00-9:00 pm | Annual
Meeting and Members’ Only Reception The Historic Winslow House Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday evening, June 27, at 7:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend. The 2008 Board of Governors will be nominated and voted upon, and all membership business will be conducted at that time. Immediately following, there will be a special reception for members only, in the Tea Room of the Winslow House. We hope to see you there and we thank you for your continued participation in the Winslow House. | |||||||||
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 Saturday July 19 6:30 pm |  Shipwreck
DinnerSpecial Guest Speaker: Colin Woodard—Author of The Republic of Pirates Join the Winslow House for an elegant evening with a nautically-themed dinner and lecture, as we continue with one of our most popular events. This year’s lecture focuses on “The Republic of Pirates”: In the early 18th century, a number of the great pirate captains, including Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and “Black Sam” Bellamy, joined forces as the infamous “Flying Gang”. They established a crude but distinctive form of democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which indentured servants were released and leaders chosen or deposed by a vote. Colin Woodard will chronicle this virtually unexplored chapter in the Golden Age of Piracy. View Menu
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"A Whale Affair" Thursday, October 2nd from 7-10 pm. Come support art and science. The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), The Cape Cod Mermaid and radio station WATD 95.9 FM are hosting an art exhibit and auction to raise money for whale and dolphin conservation. Visit www.awhaleaffair.org to preview the artists, their works and purchase tickets. Join us for a Whale of a Good Time! Tickets are $35 for the catered event |
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 Saturday Aug. 9 7:30 pm | Tavern
Night The Winslow House recreates an 18th century Publick House with tavern games, snacks and musical entertainment with Three of Cups. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and try your hand in colonial games of chance.
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 Saturday September 13 6:00 pm | Art
Auction & Fundraiser On Saturday, September 13th, 2008, the historic 1699 Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street, Marshfield, MA, in association with the North River Arts Society of Marshfield, will host A Colorful History: a very special fundraiser combining Marshfield history and original artwork. A number of well-known Marshfield artists will exhibit their original representations of local historic sites, landmarks and structures. Participating artists include: Margaret Farrell Bruno, Sue Charles, Mary Felton, Dominic Farrell, Sandy Donnellan, Jody Regan, Dorit Flowers, Dorothy Simpson Krause, Viola Kaumlen, Betty Rogers, Laura Harvey, Mary Taylor, Patricia Smith, Mary Callahan, Mary Hufnagle Murray, Gary Irish, Rosemary Zalinsky-Coyle. All are invited to attend. Proceeds will benefit the Winslow House and the North River Arts Society. Admission to this event is $10 per person and is available by calling the Winslow House at 781-837-5753 or by logging onto the website: www.winslowhouse.org. Admission may also be paid at the door. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Come meet the artists and take advantage of this opportunity to own an original piece of Marshfield’s history! | |||||||||
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 Saturday Sept. 27 6:00 pm | Turkey
Dinner We welcome one and all to attend our annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, September 27, beginning at 6 pm. The ancestral home of Marshfield’s founding family has hosted this New England tradition since the 1920’s and it has become a way to celebrate the autumn season with old acquaintances and new friends. Each table will have its own turkey to carve. Bring friends, family, renew acquaintances and enjoy the season. Tickets are $35 for non-members, $ 30 for members and $ 15 for children. Reservations are strongly recommended, as this event sells out quickly! View Menu
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coffee hour begins at 10:30 am. Light refreshments will be served Season Pass (includes all lectures):
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 Tuesday June 24 | Eric Jay Dolin—author
of Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America Massachusetts historian Eric Jay Dolin chronicles the rise of a burgeoning New England industry— from its brutal struggles during the Revolutionary War era to the golden age in the mid-1800’s when more than 700 ships hunted the seas and American whale oil lit the world, to its decline as the 20th century dawned. Containing a wealth of detail on whales and the men who hunted them, Leviathan is the most original and stirring history of American whaling in many decades.
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 Re-scheduled to Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 | John Horrigan—
The Great Ocean Bluff Fire Re-scheduled to Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 On April 21, 1941, a firestorm, driven by unseasonably high winds, engulfed a section of Marshfield called Ocean Bluff. Miraculously, not one life was lost. But, in the aftermath of the inferno, many things changed—including how life was led in Marshfield, both for residents and for businesses.
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 Tuesday July 22 | Philip McFarland—author
of Loves of Harriet Beecher Stowe
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 Tuesday August 5 | Jane Kamensky— author of The Exchange Artist Though all but unheard of today, banker and real-estate speculator Andrew Dexter Jr. was widely known—and reviled—in 19th century America, particularly in Boston, where he oversaw the construction of the Exchange Coffee House, a marketplace, hotel and dining venue that was the city’s tallest building. Unfortunately, the Exchange proved the financial ruin of nearly everyone involved and forced Dexter to flee the city. Dexter never stopped believing “that the next hand would be a royal flush” and nearly destroyed the local economy in the process.
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John Horrigan—
The Great Ocean Bluff Fire Re-scheduled to Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 On April 21, 1941, a firestorm, driven by unseasonably high winds, engulfed a section of Marshfield called Ocean Bluff. Miraculously, not one life was lost. But, in the aftermath of the inferno, many things changed—including how life was led in Marshfield, both for residents and for businesses.
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 Tuesday August 19 | Dr. Michael
Kryzanek, Bridgewater State College— Presidential Elections: Past and Present As the 2008 presidential election nears its final stages, Dr. Michael Kryzanek—professor and chair of the political science department at Bridgewater State College—will reflect on some of the most memorable presidential campaigns in American history.
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Each event begins
at 7:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served Season Pass (includes all lectures):
Individual Lectures are $8 for members and $10 for non-members | ||||||||||
Winner: 2008 Winslow House Book Award! | Eve LaPlante—author of Salem
Witch Judge: The Life and Repentance of Samuel Sewall In 1692, Puritan Samuel Sewall sent twenty people to their deaths during the nefarious Salem witch trials. The sentencing might have doomed Sewall to infamy except for a courageous act of contrition and public repentance. Eve LaPlante, a descendant of Sewall, chronicles how Sewell endeavored to make up for his role by turning his attention to other social issues of the time, including the slave trade, the relations with the Native Americans, and gender equality during the colonial era.
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 Friday June 6 | Mark Schmidt—The
Enigma Machine and its role at the Normandy Invasion The story of the D-Day invasion and the Allied landing at Normandy is one that has stirred the imagination of the Western world since 1944. But how were the troops able to successfully complete this mission, and how did the Allies break the code of the infamous Enigma code machine used by the Nazis? Mark Schmidt, former director of the Museum of World War II, will talk regarding this aspect of the invasion, and how it will be remembered and chronicled on the 64th anniversary of the Normandy landing.
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CANCELED Due to Family Emergency  Friday June 13 | Bruce Watson- author of Sacco & Vanzetti When the state of Massachusetts electrocuted immigrant anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti on August 23, 1927, for a murder committed in Braintree, it concluded one of the most controversial legal cases in American history. In the eight decades since, debate has raged over what was probably a miscarriage of justice. In the first full-length narrative of the case in thirty years, Bruce Watson unwinds a gripping tale of the trial and execution that mines new archival sources to discuss a case that still haunts the American imagination.
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 Friday June 20 | Christopher Price— author of The Blueprint: A Study of the New England Patriot For years, the New England Patriots were the laughingstock of the National Football League. But in the spring of 2000, their fortunes changed. Their non-traditional approach to building a team led to three Super Bowl titles in four years. Christopher Price will chronicle how the team became the gold standard for professional sports franchises everywhere.
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 Friday July 11 | Stephen Puleo— author of The Boston Italians Local historian Stephen Puleo offers a lively and engaging history of the Italian immigrants in Boston— from their earliest years, when a largely illiterate and impoverished people in a strange land recreated the bonds of village ad region in the cramped quarters of the North End. This is the story of how the Italian community battled poverty, illiteracy and prejudice, and were able to transform themselves into a successful and vibrant part of the local culture.
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Special
Day!  Thursday July 17 | Jennifer
Glanville—Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) The History of Beer and Breweries in New England—beer tasting included! Boston has a long history of successful brew houses. In fact, there was a time that Boston had more breweries than St. Louis and Milwaukee combined! Jennifer Glanville of the Samuel Adams Brewery will discuss the history of Boston breweries, and will also host a special beer tasting of the various Samuel Adams lagers. Reservations Required
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 Friday July 25 | Andrew Holman—Professor
of History, Bridgewater State College, and varsity hockey coach: “Is it
still Canada’s Game? The History of Hockey” Even before the days of Bobby Orr, the New England sports mindset was one that welcomed the game of hockey. Historian Andrew Holman, coach of the Bridgewater State hockey program, will chronicle the history of this great sport and ask the question, “Is it only Canada’s game?”
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 Friday Aug 8 | Casey Sherman-author:
Black Dragon Local author Casey Sherman will discuss his new book, the sequel to his best-seller, Black Irish. “The world’s most beautiful women are vanishing without a trace. One of them is a successful TV anchorwoman who disappears while traveling to China to adopt a baby. Now, Boston-based private investigator Heath Rosary must travel to Beijing in hopes of unlocking the key to this mystery. But, he’s a fish out of water, dealing with a language he doesn’t understand and an ancient culture he knows very little about.”
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 Friday Aug 15 | John Root-A Program
of Music from the Gaslight Era (1890-1920) Singer/pianist John Root will perform a variety of musical styles from the turn of the previous century. Members of the audience will be invited to sing along with familiar selections.
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Award-winning author and historian John Demos will be at the House to discuss and sign copies of his newest book, The Enemy Within: 2000 years of Witch-Hunting in the Western World. The term “witch-hunt” is used today to describe everything from political scandals to school board shake-ups. But its origins are far from casual. Long before the Salem witch trials, men and women were rounded up by neighbors, accused of committing horrific crimes using supernatural powers, scrutinized by priests and juries, and promptly executed. The belief in witchcraft—and the deep fear of evil it instilled in communities—led to a cycle of accusation, anger and purging that has occurred repeatedly in the West for centuries. Mr. Demos examines this cultural paranoia and takes readers from the early Christians persecuted in Rome through the Salem witch trials, the era of Sen. Joseph McCarthy and present-day hysteria surrounding other scandals. This is an original and fascinating look at the cultural, societal and psychological practice of witch-hunts, illuminating the dark side of communities driven to rid themselves of “evil”, no matter what the cost. Tickets to this special event are $ 10 for non-members and $ 8 for members. Copies of the book will be on hand and light refreshments will be served.
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 Friday June 27 10:00 am | Big
Ryan These programs feature Big Ryan’s original stories, puppet play, a bit of music and movement, and a whole lot of fun! Big Ryan has programs that are appropriate for preschool all the way to 5th grade. These programs run about 45 minutes, but have been know to sometimes last a full hour! $5 per child | |||||||||
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 Friday July 18 10: 00 am | Matt
Tavares—author of Zachary’s Ball, Mudball and Oliver’s Game Matt Tavares’ book, Zachary’s Ball won an Oppenheim Gold Seal Award, a Massachusetts Book Award Honor, and was named one of Yankee Magazine’s 40 Classic New England Children’s Books. Mudball was a finalist for several state book awards, and won a Parent’s Choice Gold Award. Oliver’s Game won a Parent’s Choice silver Honor and an International Reading Association Children’s Book Award. Mr. Tavares is a native of Winchester, MA. $5 per child | |||||||||
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 Friday July 25 10:00 am | Brian
Lies-author of Bats at the Beach A full program of reading, coloring, puzzle activities, and a range of entertainment suit able for children of all ages. $5 per child | |||||||||
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 Friday Aug 1 10:00 am | Teddy
Bear Picnic—Build your own Bear! SOLD OUT
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 Friday Aug 15 10: 00 am | Children’s Civil War Day Camp Tickets to this camp are $ 5 per child. It is recommended for ages 5-14. Reservations for this special production are available by calling the Winslow House at 781-837-5753 or by logging onto the website: www.winslowhouse.org. |
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 Sunday Oct. 26 1:00 pm | Halloween
Party This free event is open to children ages toddler to 11. There will be a costume event, games for children, snacks and tours of the Winslow House. Enjoy a get-together before the official night of Trick-or-Treating! FREE | |||||||||
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 June 3- July 8 Session 1 | Yoga at the Winslow HouseFor the second consecutive summer, professional yoga instructor Marnie Bacon will be offering yoga courses at the Winslow House.Tuesday evenings 7-8:30pm Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. This class is open to all levels.
Drop-in fee Winslow House Members = $10 per class Drop-in fee Non-Members= $12 per class | |||||||||
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 MAY 31, 2008 | Dead of Night Ghost Tour of the Winslow HouseHave
you ever been curious as to whether there really is a ghost in the Winslow House?
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