Fall Lectures Adult Education Green Animals Workshops
The History of Christmas in New England
Kenneth C. Turino, Manager of Community Engagement & Exhibitions, Historic New England
Thursday, November 29
6:00 p.m., The Elms, 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
What IS a traditional Christmas? Kenneth Turino traces the development of Christmas in New England from the time it was outlawed in 17th century through the beginning of the 21st Century when all the trappings of a “traditional”Christmas were in place. Many of the customs which we take for granted as part of the current holiday festivities and religious celebrations are actually a product of recent history. Learn how Christmas was transformed from an illict gathering to a rowdy celebration to a consumer-driven, family-centered event. Among the topics discussed are how the Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked, and Santa Claus came to town.
Kenneth Turino is Manger of Community Engagement and Exhibitions at Historic New England, the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the country. Mr. Turino oversees community engagement projects throughout the six New England states and is responsible for the traveling exhibitions program at HNE. Prior to coming to Historic New England, Mr. Turino was Executive Director of the Lynn Museum, in Lynn, Massachusetts, and has worked at a number of historic houses including the Paul Revere House in Boston. and is a Trustee of the House of Seven Gables in Salem. He frequently consults on interpretive planning and community engagement projects at historic sites. Ken holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching, Museum Education, from the George Washington University and is an adjunct professor in Tufts University Museum Studies Program, where he teaches a course on the future of historic houses.
Admission is $10 for Preservation Society members, $15 for the general public. Advance ticket purchase is required.
or call 401-847-1000 ext. 178
Photography Workshop
Photographing Architecture & Interiors with Your iPhone
Saturday, November 3, Isaac Bell House
Saturday, November 10, Chateau-sur-Mer
Saturday, November 17, Kingscote
Are you interested in improving your photo skills but confused by all the digital options now available? Fine art photographer Jan Armor will lead a three-session, hands-on workshop that will have you photographing like a pro with just your iPhone. The class will explore and photograph three of the Preservation Society’s architectural treasures: Isaac Bell House, Chateau-sur-Mer and Kingscote. An iPhone is required for this class.
Admission is limited. Advance ticket purchase is required. Must be purchased as a series. Preservation Society Members $75 / General Public $95.
or call 401-847-1000 ext. 178
Harvest Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, November 17
10:30 a.m. - Noon, Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory's Lane, Portsmouth
Get an early jump on your holiday decorating! Learn how to create your own fresh centerpiece for Thanksgiving.
Advance ticket purchase required, limited to 24. Materials fee $40.
or call 401-847-1000 ext. 178