In The Art of War, Sun Tzu highlights the importance of using terrain to one's advantage. For African Americans, navigating the U.S. political and social landscape often required knowing when and where to engage. Many viewed military service as a means of achieving social mobility, financial security, and proving their patriotism.
Join us for a Genealogy Research Huddle in the Special Collections Room! In sports, a huddle is when players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
Conclave
2024. PG. 120 Minutes.
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
Every winter the Seacoast Camera Club displays some of their best work at an annual exhibit — You won't want to miss this beautiful collection! Join us for the exhibit reception on February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM featuring a presentation by Ben Williamson, photo editor for Down East magazine. Registration is not required. Refreshments will be served at the reception.
Please join the Planner Society Wednesday, Feb 12th 7-8 pm on zoom for a workshop to make a Victorian Heart Valentine!
The Victorians were very much into creating detailed, handwritten love letters with which to express their admiration and adoration. In this meeting you will learn how to fold and decorate simple yet beautiful Victorian Heart Valentines for your cherished ones. There will also be a short, easy rose drawing tutorial.
Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with mpox virus, of which there are two distinct clades (genetic types) identified. Mpox belongs to the Orthopox genus, which also includes the viruses that cause smallpox and cowpox. Mpox is of public health concern because the illness is similar to smallpox and can be spread from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus.
