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SUMMARY:Genealogy Club: 17th Century Handwriting: Reading Bradford’s Journal
DESCRIPTION:As New England marks this year the 400th anniversary of the 
 landing of the Mayflower\, join us for a workshop on William Bradford’s 
 journal\, “Of Plimoth Plantation.” Bradford was a Mayflower passenger 
 and the longest-serving governor of Plymouth Colony. He maintained a 
 journal that documented events in the colony from 1608 to 1647.  You’ll 
 hear the story of Plymouth Colony and the surprising story of the 
 manuscript itself\, and then receive a tutorial on how to read early 17th 
 century handwriting. It is easier than you might think!  Finally\, we’ll 
 work through selected passages from Bradford’s journal\, and together 
 experience the satisfaction of reading and understanding a 400-year-old 
 handwritten manuscript.  Passages include: the first encounters with the 
 natives\, the origins of the the Mayflower Compact\, the sickness and death 
 of the first winter\, and the first bountiful harvest the following 
 year.\n\nPresented by Robert Cameron Weir.  “Rob” is a professional 
 genealogist in Dover\, New Hampshire. He is a 12th generation New Englander 
 with 16 years’ experience in genealogical research.  Rob has a 
 certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s Center for 
 Professional Education and am a member of the Association for Professional 
 Genealogists.  He is also a 1991 graduate of Harvard College.
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Stawecki":MAILTO:markstawecki@rodgerslibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Adult Services Program
CONTACT;CN="Mark Stawecki":MAILTO:markstawecki@rodgerslibrary.org
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URL:https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/11744753
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