Programs

All programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Kent Memorial Library unless otherwise noted.

Field Trip
Date: 7:30 a.m. May 17, 2008

This year we will visit several sites in southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Members will be notified of the details in a brochure to be mailed in April.

Frances Benjamin Johnston-Photographer
Date: 7:30 p.m. May 22, 2008

Born in 1864, Miss Johnston was internationally known as the "photographer of the American Court" by 1895. This presentation will feature reproductions of her work as the first official White House photographer. Some of her photos of famous Americans, architectural and industrial subjects will also be shown.

Photographs of Old Suffield
Date: 7:30 p.m. June 18, 2008

Another thematic look at part of the great collection of over 2,000 photos of Suffield that was assembled by Hawley Rising, former Society Historian.

Ice Cream Social at the King House
Date: 5:30 p.m. July 17, 2008

Bring friends and family to an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on the King House lawn. Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of neighborly visiting. The Society will provide the ice cream and entertainment.