Institute for Public History
VISION
The Gordon College Institute for Public History unites and expands the offerings of two longstanding entities—History Alive! and the Museum Studies
curriculum of our history department. The Institute for Public History overseas the
tenancy at two historic properties. Pioneer Village and Salem Old Town Hall. While Salem is infamous for its 1692 witchcraft ordeal, the city
also plays an important role in American religious, cultural and social
history. Through the work of the Institute for Public History in Salem, visitors engage
the riches of the city's history. The
goal of the Institute is to bring such the history of Salem to life in engaging and memorable ways.
Old Town Hall Lecture Series
One of the special projects of the Institute for Public History is a series of history lectures organized each year. Lecturers come from both Gordon faculty and from outside scholars doing special historical work. Lectures are held at the Salem Old Town Hall (Derby Square) on the third Thursday evening of each month, at 7:30PM, November through May.
For further information on the 2010-2011 season or for ticket sales and information, please go to www.oldtownhalllectures.com
The 2010-2011 series will feature the following line-up:
November 18, 2010 - Richard Francis, author of Judge Sewall's Apology
December 16, 2010 - Emerson "Tad" Baker, author of Witchcraft and Conflict in Early New England
January 20, 2011 - Bonnie Hurd Smith, author of The Life and Legacy of Judith Sargent Murray
February 17, 2011 - K. David Goss, speaking on Salem and the Civil War: 150th anniversary
March 17, 2011 - Thomas A. "Tal" Howard - author of America, Europe and the Religious Divide
April 21, 2011 - The new Museum of Salem-- an Overview and Special Tour
May 19, 2011 - David D. Hall, author of Witch Hunting and Popular Religion of the 17th Century
CONTACT
For questions regarding the Institute for Public History:
The Global Education Office
p: 978.867.4399
e: geo@gordon.edu
For questions regarding History Alive!:
Kristina Wacome Stevick
Director of the Gordon Institute for Public History
Artistic Director of History Alive!
p: 978.867.4518
gordon.edu