July, 2008
July, 2008
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED about life years ago? Have you ever wondered how farmers got by without diesel fuel and gasoline to power heavy machinery? Have you ever wondered how country folks lived without electricity and automobiles? Have you ever wondered what life was like living on a lighthouse? Have you ever wondered how the Native Americans lived before the settlers arrived? Have you ever wondered how special holidays were celebrated years ago? If you have ever wondered about the “old days”, the South Dorchester Folk Museum’s lectures are the place to go! You will see a list in this newsletter of the many oral histories we have already recorded in DVD format. You may order any of them for your enjoyment.
The South Dorchester Folk Museum’s
programs continue to have record attendance, as evidenced at our 74th program
in June. Delegate Addie Eckardt entertained us with a review of Eastern
Shore politics, both in the past and present.
Under the capable leadership
of our Program Manager, Lynne Schulman, the program schedule for the year
2008 is entirely booked. The schedule for the last six months is shown
in this newsletter.
The forth in a series of South
Dorchester Folk Museum’s ceremonies for graveside recognition of the Veterans
of the War of 1812 will take place on Sunday, August 31st at Hoopers Island
at 3:00 PM. The exact location will be announced soon. Our third recognition
event took place at Old Trinity Church on May 25th.
I invite you to attend our “free”
lecture programs, pay your dues, and continue to encourage and support
us in our efforts to preserve the history of Lower Dorchester County. Please
contact us if you know of someone who has a story to tell about the history
of Dorchester.
John S. “Pat” Neild, Jr., President
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