Old Town Hall Lecture Series

Our theme this year: "Doing history" differently What are some of the ways we can use history to appeal to a popular audience? Find out on each of these Wednesday evenings!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Historian, curator, and former museum director Donald Friary portrays the Reverend William Bentley of Salem, noted 18th century diarist and gossip.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Author, historian and motivational speaker Bonnie Hurd Smith discusses her new book, We Believe in You! 12 Stories of Courage, Action, and Faith for Women and Girls.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Curator Mary Ellen Smiley discusses her new book on the history of Brookhouse Residence for Women in Salem.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Historian and WGBH video producer Andrew Giles Buckley presents images and information about his project to retrace the 1787 Columbia Expedition, the first American round-the-world voyage by ship.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Author Brunonia Barry discusses the new book she is just finishing now!
All lectures take place at Salem's Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970. Please check back!