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At Historic Northampton, we are connecting the past with the present through
restoration, lectures, active exploration, art and so much more. Come discover the city's rich history with us!
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This winter, Historic Northampton will renovate its programming & exhibition space
creating a multi-use room with museum-quality cases, stunning exhibitions,
expanded programming and an engaging play space.
creating a multi-use room with museum-quality cases, stunning exhibitions,
expanded programming and an engaging play space.
Annual Reception for Members and Supporters
Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5 to 7 pm
Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5 to 7 pm
Celebrate our accomplishments of 2018 and
preview plans for the upcoming Making It on Main Street exhibit!
preview plans for the upcoming Making It on Main Street exhibit!
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Current Exhibition
Chaotic Freedom and the Scars of Slavery: From Baton Rouge to Northampton
October 12 - December 9, 2018 The story of two local Union army soldiers who saw first-hand the realities of slavery and its aftermath at a "contraband" camp where they were stationed in Civil War Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Based on Bruce Laurie's 2016 essay, "Chaotic Freedom" in Civil War Louisiana: The Origins of an Iconic Image. Featuring photographic reproductions by photographer Stan Sherer. Learn More |
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The Need for Iconic Photographs:
Race, Images & Representation presented by Kent Alexander Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 7 pm |
The Power of Women
Book Signing with editors Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III Thursday, December 13, 2018 | 7 pm |
In conjunction with Historic Northampton's current exhibit, Chaotic Freedom and the Scars of Slavery, Kent Alexander will explore why iconic photographs of slavery were so useful as instruments of change and why this need still seems to be woven into the fabric of our times. Alexander, who resides in Northampton, is an anti-racism and workplace culture consultant.
Image courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery,
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The Pioneer Valley History Network (PVHN) will host a book-signing event at Historic Northampton with the editors of The Republican's new book, The Power of Women.
The editors, Wayne E. Phaneuf, executive editor of The Republican, and historian Joseph Carvalho III, will speak about making the book and show a short video before signing copies of the book. Books will be for sale at a special price and part of the proceeds will help support PVHN and Historic Northampton. |
Historic Northampton
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46 Bridge Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
info@historicnorthampton.org | 413-584-6011
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Museum Hours
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