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Barbara Winslow Talk on Shirley Chisholm

The Williamstown Historical Museum will be hosting professor and historian Dr. Barbara Winslow to speak about Shirley Chisholm on Saturday, February 26th, at 11AM. Dr. Winslow is the author of a book about Chisholm, Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for change.

The lecture will be over zoom; the link to access the lecture is below.

Topic: Barbara Winslow lecture on Shirley Chisholm
Time: Feb 26, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84190583888?pwd=Y1hGR05GWFd1c3NhUTYxMkFIRWxEZz09
Meeting ID: 841 9058 3888
Passcode: 351325

 

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“Children and Schools in Williamstown Through the Years”: Our New Temporary Exhibit

The Williamstown Historical Museum is excited to present its latest temporary exhibit, “Children and Schools in Williamstown Through the Years.” The exhibit features 5 intricate dollhouses created by former Williamstown resident Lynn Laitman, each with a unique theme and charming details. Stop by through the winter to learn about the various school buildings used through the centuries, to see old-fashioned childrens’ books and toys, to learn about popular summer camps in town, and more!

The WHM’s winter hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 10-2.

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WHM’s Fall 2021 Newsletter

Please enjoy the latest edition of WHM’s newsletter! Within it you will find:

  • A preview of one of the displays in our upcoming temporary exhibit, “Children and Schools in Williamstown Through the Years”
  • Recaps of this year’s successful Hay Day Fair, and of an event celebrating our prior temporary exhibit on baseball
  • Information about upcoming events, including a tour of the original Clark building by former Associate Director of the Clark Jock Brooks (registration required!), and our history book group
  • … and more!