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Join Cradle to Revolution: The Hidden History of America's Children at Old North Illuminated
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Through the registration link, make a donation of any amount to Old North Illuminated, the nonprofit that preserves and interprets Old North Church & Historic Site.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.366248, -71.054378
Old North Church, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
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Join our partner, Old North Illuminated, on Zoom for a conversation with Dr. Anna Mae Duane about the role of children in shaping the course of early American history.
Mourning jewelry in Western European (and later, American) culture dates back to the 16th century but gained huge popularity in the mid-19th century when Queen Victoria mourned the death of her beloved Prince Albert. A few years later, America was embroiled in a civil war with massive loss of life, also creating a big demand for items of mourning.
When we think about Americans who changed the course of history, we rarely think about children. In the popular imagination, young people usually stand on the sidelines of history, sheltered and coddled by the adults who really make things happen. In reality, however, children have played a vital part in American politics and culture since the colonial era.
In this online talk, Dr. Anna Mae Duane of the University of Connecticut will explore the often-overlooked role of children in shaping the course of early American history. From the Salem Witch Trials to the Revolutionary War and the fight against slavery, Dr. Duane will reveal how young voices and actions influenced pivotal moments in our nation's past, including revolutionary changes in social and political structures.
To register for this virtual event, select tickets on EventBrite and make a donation of any amount to Old North Illuminated, the nonprofit that preserves and interprets Old North Church & Historic Site. Your generosity supports their education programs. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
Anna Mae Duane, Professor of English, is the Director of the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute. She teaches and writes in the fields of American Studies, African American Literature, and the Medical Humanities. She is particularly interested in how definitions of youth and childhood shape culture and policy in ways that require the abdication of rights in order to claim care. She is the author or editor of six books including Educated for Freedom: The Incredible Story of Two Fugitive Schoolboys Who Grew Up to Change a Nation. She has discussed the roles young people have played in history at Salon.com, Slate.com, and in The Children’s Table podcast.
Old North Illuminated's 2024 Speaker Series events are brought to you in part by Hub Town Tours.
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