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Remembering the Alchemists: A Reading and Conversation with Richard Hoffman

2-2-23

Join celebrated author Richard Hoffman in conversation with J.D. Scrimgeour as he discusses his new collection, Remember the Alchemists & Other Essays. In the spirit of James Baldwin, Hoffman challenges us to face difficult truths about our society, whether it be about the sources of gun violence, the unshakeable shame of the working class, or the sad secret of sexual...

Liberty’s Chain: Slavery, Abolition, and the Jay Family of New York

1-17-23

David Gellman, author of Liberty’s Chain, forges a new path for thinking about slavery and the nation’s founding. John Jay, diplomat, Supreme Court justice, and Federalist, embodies the contradictions of the revolutionary age. A slaveholder whose personal dealings with the enslaved ranged from caring to callousness, he also served as the inaugural president of a pioneering antislavery society. His descendants, especially his...

PASSAGES OF THE PAST AUDIO TOUR

1-4-23

Experience a more personal history of Salem from the perspectives of the people who don’t make it into the history books. From enslaved people to indentured servants to immigrants fleeing war and looking for opportunity the Derby St. Neighborhood has been a backbone of Salem since its earliest days.

Winter Fireside Tales

12-28-22

Spend a cold winter’s evening in a cozy New England home around a roaring fire listening to original stories of the season and daily winter life within these walls. This event is BYOB, so bring your favorite drink to enjoy fireside for this cozy event. Small groups up to 8 people make for an intimate experience you won’t want to...