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History Happy Hour Lecture with Lauren Sibberman

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018Across Our Desk

On many First Friday’s in Chestertown the Historical Society of Kent County opens the evening with a History Happy Hour Lecture. For March, which is also Women’s History Month, the Historical will host author Lauren Sibberman at the Bordley History Center. Ms. Silberman is the deputy director for Historic London Town and Gardens. She is […]

Not Just Crosses and Cathedrals: How Medieval Art Matters Today

February 2, 2018Across Our Desk

(Chestertown RiverArts) Medieval art can feel very distant from the beliefs and concerns of today’s world, but when we move beyond the most familiar works to explore the Middle Ages more broadly, we can find insights onto many of today’s most pressing concerns. How do humans relate to the natural world? What do we have […]