What makes New England a culture? A place? An identity? What makes a story, especially a quintessentially New England story, come to life?
Mel Allen, former Editor of Yankee magazine, will discuss some of the unforgettable people and places he has come to know over the past near half century of writing about the region. In his lecture, he will explore the inherently “Yankee” characteristics of “thriftiness, independence, resilience, love… Read more 
This presentation is designed for those just starting their Italian genealogical research or are interested in obtaining Italian Dual Citizenship. Lucia Cusimano will provide tips and resources to help with the process.… Read more 
Believe it or not, Teen Culture didn’t always exist. It was not until World War II, with men off fighting and women working in factories, that adolescents were left idle and unsupervised long enough to wreak havoc, and develop their own subculture. Join Michael Barson as he discusses how Teen Pop Culture evolved in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s —through movies, art, books, television, and music.
Michael Barson has a… Read more