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COMING EVENTS:
Valley Community Foundation Support for the Oxford Historical Society.
The Oxford Historical Society announces the Valley Community Foundation will be the sponsor of Dr. Lucianne Lavin's book talk on Saturday at 2 p.m. The book, Dutch and Indigenous Communities in Seventeenth-Century Northeastern North America (SUNY Press, 2021), is an edited volume rated by BookAuthority as one of the “16 Best New Archaeology eBooks to Read in 2021.” Dr. Lavin received a Certificate of Award for Women in American History from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
These essays by historians and archaeologists highlight the influence of Dutch and settlers on the early history of Northeastern North America, as well as their extensive and intensive relationships with its Indigenous peoples. The Dutch were not only traders; many were settlers, starting towns along long Island Sound and up the Connecticut, Hudson, Delaware River and Housatonic River Valleys. Unfortunately, few are aware of this history. This aspect of state and local history has been overshadowed by history of relations between the English and the native peoples. State and local history curriculums have failed to feature these relationships which contrast with those between the English and the native peoples.
The program will be held in the handicap-accessible Great Hill United Methodist Church sanctuary, followed by refreshments and discussion in the fellowship hall. Admission to the event will be $5.00.
The church is located 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour, at the intersection of Routes 334 and 188 at the Rotary. More information will be available by calling town historian Dorothy A. DeBisschop at 203-910-4574.
DeBisschop said, "The Historical Society is indebted to the Valley Community Foundation for their support over the years. The Foundation was critical to the preservation of the Society's headquarters, with grants to help move, preserve and prepare the Colonial Twitchell-Rowland Homestead. More recently the Foundation's support was critical and enabled the Society to move and preserve Mr. Munn's 1850's one-room schoolhouse. In addition the Foundations' Annual spring Great Give has been provided the Society the opportunity to connect with members and donors in our annual fund-raising. The Foundation's work is greatly appreciated, not only for the support of the Society, but for the foundation's work to improve the quality of life in the Valley Communities."
“Trading Views - a new Look at Colonial Trade.”
Saturday, Sept. 23 at 2 pm.
Lavin's book, Dutch and Indigenous Communities in Seventeenth-Century Northeastern North America (SUNY Press, 2021), is an edited volume rated by BookAuthority as one of the "16 Best New Archaeology eBooks to Read in 2021." Dr. Lavin received a Certificate of Award for Women in American History from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
These essays by historians and archaeologists highlight the influence of Dutch and settlers on the early history of Northeastern North America, as well as their extensive and intensive relationships with its Indigenous peoples. The Dutch were not only traders; many were settlers, starting towns along long Island Sound and up the Connecticut, Hudson, Delaware River and Housatonic River Valleys. Unfortunately, few are aware of this history. This aspect of state and local history has been overshadowed by history of relations between the English and the native peoples. State and local history curriculums have failed to feature these relationships which contrast with those between the English and the native peoples.
Lucianne Lavin, Ph.D. is an anthropologist & archaeologist who has over 50 years of research field and experience in Northeastern archaeology and anthropology, including teaching, museum exhibits and curatorial work, cultural resource management, editorial work, and public relations. Dr. Lavin is a founding member of the state's Native American Heritage Advisory Council (a government agency whose appointed members advise the Office of State Archaeology and the State Historic Preservation Office on Native American graves/burials and sacred sites), and retired editor of the journal of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut, a position she held for 30 years. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in anthropology from New York University and her B.A. from Indiana University. Dr. Lavin has written over 200 professional publications and technical reports on the archaeology and ethnohistory of the Northeast.
The Historical Society will host the talk in the handicap-accessible sanctuary, followed by refreshment and discussion in the fellowship hall. Admission to the event will be $5.00. The church is located 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour, at the intersection of Routes 334 and 188 at the Rotary. More information will be available by calling town historian Dorothy A. DeBisschop at 203-910-4574.
This event is sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation. The Society sincerely appreciates their support of this program.
Truck &Tractor Show at the Twitchell-Rowland Homestead at 60 Towner Lane on Sunday October 15, 1-4 pm. This free event for family fun features local farm vehicles of all ages. Drop by and check them over.
Grow a pumpkin for the OHS Pumpkin Contest. Consider planting a pumpkin vine and then bring your finest, biggest, lumpiest, ugliest pumpkin from your plant to the OHS Tractor Show. In New England’s historic farming tradition, prizes will be awarded in four categories for a wide variety of appeal: families; kids pre-K thru Grade 12; 18 - 60 years and over 60 years! Options are largest, tallest, fattest, lumpiest, scariest and more creative descriptors. Entries are $2 per pumpkin and can be made the day of the show. Remember, no commercially grown contestants – home or school gardeners only. Winners’ pictures will be on show on the society’s website and Facebook page – or come see them in person.
Local History on Offer: Town Historian Dorothy DeBisschop presents “If You Lived in Oxford in 1919” a program given each year to all the third graders in Oxford to help the students meet their local history state-mandated requirement. The Town Historian is also available to give that talk or similar local history talks to local groups.