Is the January weather keeping you inside? Join us on some virtual journeys and educational sessions via ZOOM. When you register you will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.
A Live Virtual Tour of Mexico City’s Historic Center
Tuesday, January 14th at 2 PM
Join tour guide Fredo Olivares for a tour of Mexico City’s Historic Center. Explore stunning colonial facades and iconic landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes, the main theatre of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Tenochtitlan, while strolling through the main square of Zocalo, the cultural and political heart of the city.
REGISTER FOR YOUR ZOOM LINK HERE
Caring for Native American Collections
Tuesday, January 14th at 3 PM
In conjunction with the Addison Gallery of American Art’s exhibition Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School, join Marla Taylor, Curator of Collections, and Ryan Wheeler, Director of Phillips Academy’s Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology on Zoom for a virtual conversation on a museum’s role and responsibilities in stewarding Native American cultural material. The Peabody Institute has lent several works from their vast collection to the Addison’s current installation.
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The Life and Work of Mill Girls
Friday, January 17th at 2 PM
Follow the journey of a mill girl from her family farm in the New England countryside to her new job operating a loom in Lowell’s Boott Cotton Mills. Meet two mill girls during this virtual visit to their boardinghouse and weave room, learning about each girl’s unique experience of life and work in a textile mill, and experience a bit of what it was like to work in the mills. Led by Supervisory Park Ranger MaryBeth Faucher, of the Tsongas Industrial History Center.
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The Six Pillars of Brain Health with AARP
Monday, January 27th at 2 PM
It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! In this session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, discover brain boosting activities, and be inspired by others. Get ready to understand the importance of B.E. M.O.R.E. — (B)e Social, (E)ngage Your Brain, (M)anage Stress, (O)ngoing Exercise, (R)estorative Sleep, and (E)at Right. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in improving brain health and will provide actionable steps you can take along with resources to learn more. Led by Ruth Levitsky, with AARP Massachusetts.
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The History and Culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples
Friday, January 31st at 2 PM
On this visit with the Buttonwoods Museum join us for Pentucket on the Merrimack River, a program that discusses the history and culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples – the first residents of the Merrimack Valley and Essex County. Participants will have the opportunity to examine real artifacts from the Luce Archaeology Collection. Led by Thomas Spitalere, a local historian and supervisor with the Buttonwoods Museum.
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These virtual events are sponsored and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.