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Book Discussion: The Rings of Saturn by G.W. Sebald
August 21
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Human beings have undertaken pilgrimages of all kinds for thousands of years. Discover a variety of journeys—and whether the seekers find what they are looking for—in these varied writings.
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Tue
22
Book Discussion: The Declaration of Independence
August 22
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Founding documents and landmark speeches help us to understand America’s operating principles and values – what they mean, how well we practice what we preach, and what relationship words have to action in good times and bad.
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Tue
22
Lake Champlain Over the Years: A Visual and Historical Narrative
August 22
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Lake Champlain is one of the most historic bodies of water in the United States. Since 1607, the lake has been a site of military conflict, commerce and recreation. Vermont historian Don Wickman will feature tales of lake heritage coupled with illustrations.
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Tue
22
Vermont vs. Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont in Film
August 22
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Vermont has been a featured location in Hollywood movies for nearly a century. Amanda Kay Gustin of the Vermont Historical Society will provide background and share clips ranging chronologically from 1919’s Way Down East to 2005’s Thank You for Smoking.
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