Upcoming Programs
Exploring Northampton: A Sunset Walk in the Meadows
A Walking Tour led by Co-director & Naturalist Laurie Sanders
A Walking Tour led by Co-director & Naturalist Laurie Sanders
Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join co-director and naturalist Laurie Sanders for a walk down Hockanum Road to the site of the former Hockanum Ferry on the Connecticut River. The return leg will coincide with the sunset, which is one of the most beautiful times to be in the Meadows. We will view the Holyoke Range and appreciate the broad floodplain that shaped so much of Northampton's history.
To and from the river, we'll hope for flocks of migrating Canada geese and ducks ... and possibly an aerial performance by a woodcock (or two). Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25. Sliding scale admission: $10 - 20. |
The Northampton Meadows
Photograph by Laurie Sanders |
Master Slave Husband Wife:
An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom
An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom
A Conversation with Author Ilyon Woo & Clothing Historian Lynne Zacek Bassett
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm
In person at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, 220 Main Street, Northampton, MA
and as a virtual event on Zoom
and as a virtual event on Zoom
Master Slave Husband Wife
(Simon & Schuster) 2023 |
The story of Ellen and William Craft’s dramatic escape from slavery in 1848 is the subject of Ilyon Woo’s new book.
On their journey, Ellen Craft disguised herself as a wealthy, disabled, male planter, while William Craft played the role of her slave. To ensure accuracy, Dr. Woo worked with clothing historian Lynne Zacek Bassett about the particulars of what the couple wore. Together they will discuss the significance of clothing to the Crafts’ successful self-emancipation. Examples from the Historic Northampton collection of the types of clothing that they wore will be on display. Dr. Woo will also read from the book. The program will be introduced and moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Pryor, Associate Professor of History at Smith College. Learn More |
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